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Esethu Primary School

Public primary school · Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

Esethu Primary School is a public primary school based in Mthatha. Around 448 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Esethu Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Mthatha, Esethu Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

448
Learners
12
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Esethu Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Esethu Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

Here is how Esethu Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Or Tambo Inland district.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Esethu Primary School's 448; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esethu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Esethu Primary School, 2,116 compared with 448; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esethu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Esethu Primary School, 1,950 compared with 448; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esethu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Esethu Primary School's 448, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against Esethu Primary School's 448; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esethu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mthatha

And within Mthatha itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Esethu Primary School's 448; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esethu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Esethu Primary School, 1,950 compared with 448; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esethu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Esethu Primary School's 448, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against Esethu Primary School's 448; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esethu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,817 learners against Esethu Primary School's 448; is a public combined school, a different phase than Esethu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esethu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Esethu Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Esethu Primary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
No 12 Andile Mapekula Street, Mayden Farm, Mthatha, 5099
EMIS number
200400181

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Esethu Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Esethu Primary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Esethu Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Esethu Primary School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Esethu Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Mthatha besides Esethu Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Esethu Primary School?
Esethu Primary School reported 448 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Esethu Primary School?
Yes, Esethu Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Esethu Primary School a public or private school?
Esethu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Esethu Primary School?
It is located at No 12 Andile Mapekula Street, Mayden Farm, Mthatha, 5099.
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