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Esitofini Primary School

Public primary school · Bizana, Mbizana, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo East district (Unknown circuit)

Esitofini Primary School is a public primary school based in Bizana, Mbizana. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

In Bizana, Mbizana, Esitofini Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

154
Learners
7
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Esitofini Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo East district

Here is how Esitofini Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Alfred Nzo East district.

  • Ad Tshayingca Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Esitofini Primary School, 1,933 compared with 154; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esitofini Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esitofini Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bizana Village Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,924 learners against Esitofini Primary School's 154; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esitofini Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esitofini Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Plangeni Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Esitofini Primary School, 1,853 compared with 154; is a public combined school, a different phase than Esitofini Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mzamba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,731 learners against Esitofini Primary School's 154; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esitofini Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 83.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esitofini Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Didi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Esitofini Primary School, 1,613 compared with 154, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Mbizana

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

  • Qadu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Esitofini Primary School, 670 compared with 154; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esitofini Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 81.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esitofini Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngalonkulu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Esitofini Primary School, 623 compared with 154; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esitofini Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 64% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esitofini Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Free Methodist Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 461 learners against Esitofini Primary School's 154, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Bhovulengwe Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 407 learners against Esitofini Primary School's 154; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esitofini Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 88.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esitofini Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mlindazwe Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 372 learners against Esitofini Primary School's 154, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Esitofini Primary School for 2027

Esitofini Primary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Amangutyana A/A, Ntsimbini Location, Bizana, 4800
Postal
P.o. Box 228, Bizana, 4800,
Telephone
078 768 1095
EMIS number
200500217

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Esitofini Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Esitofini Primary School directly, on 078 768 1095, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Esitofini 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 Esitofini Primary School the best school in Mbizana?
No matric pass rate is on record for Esitofini 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 Mbizana besides Esitofini Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mbizana, including Qadu Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Esitofini Primary School?
Esitofini Primary School reported 154 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Esitofini Primary School?
No. Esitofini Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Esitofini Primary School a public or private school?
Esitofini Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Esitofini Primary School?
You can call 078 768 1095. It is located at Amangutyana A/A, Ntsimbini Location, Bizana, 4800.
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