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Faith Primary School

Private primary school · Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Faith Primary School, a private primary school serving Mthatha. Around 1,223 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Faith Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Faith Primary School is a private primary school in Mthatha. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

1,223
Learners
39
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Faith Primary School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Or Tambo Coastal district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Or Tambo Coastal district with Faith Primary School.

  • Toli Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Faith Primary School, 1,788 compared with 1,223; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Faith Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Chief Henry Bokleni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Faith Primary School, 1,734 compared with 1,223; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Faith Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hillbrow Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Faith Primary School, with 1,664 learners against 1,223; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Faith Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndamase Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Faith Primary School, at 1,657 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Faith Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Victor Poto Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Faith Primary School, with 1,646 learners against 1,223; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Faith Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mthatha

Zooming into Mthatha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Faith Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Faith Primary School, 2,172 compared with 1,223; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Faith Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Faith Primary School's 1,223; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Faith Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Faith Primary School, 1,910 compared with 1,223.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Faith Primary School, 1,870 compared with 1,223; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Faith Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School teaches considerably more learners than Faith Primary School, 1,817 compared with 1,223; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Faith Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
No. 6 Tembu Road Ikwezi Extension, Ikwezi Extension, Mthatha, 5099
Telephone
047 535 5007
EMIS number
200404019

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Faith 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 Faith Primary School directly, on 047 535 5007, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Faith Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Faith Primary School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Faith Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Mthatha besides Faith Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Faith Primary School?
Faith Primary School reported 1,223 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Faith Primary School?
Yes. As a private school, Faith Primary School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Faith Primary School a public or private school?
Faith Primary School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Faith Primary School?
You can call 047 535 5007. It is located at No. 6 Tembu Road Ikwezi Extension, Ikwezi Extension, Mthatha, 5099.
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