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Free Methodist Primary School

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

Welcome to Free Methodist Primary School, a public primary school serving Bizana, Mbizana. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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

Free Methodist Primary School is a public primary school in Bizana, Mbizana. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

461
Learners
14
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Free Methodist Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo East district

5 other schools in Alfred Nzo East district, for comparison against Free Methodist Primary School.

  • Ad Tshayingca Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,933 learners against Free Methodist Primary School's 461; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Free Methodist Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Free Methodist Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bizana Village Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Free Methodist Primary School, 1,924 compared with 461; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Free Methodist Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Free Methodist Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Plangeni Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,853 learners against Free Methodist Primary School's 461; is a public combined school, a different phase than Free Methodist Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mzamba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Free Methodist Primary School, 1,731 compared with 461; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Free Methodist Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 83.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Free Methodist Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Didi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,613 learners against Free Methodist Primary School's 461, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Mbizana

Zooming into Mbizana, here are 5 other schools to compare against Free Methodist Primary School.

  • Qadu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 670 learners against Free Methodist Primary School's 461; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Free Methodist Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 81.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Free Methodist Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngalonkulu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Free Methodist Primary School, at 623 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Free Methodist Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 64% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Free Methodist Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bhovulengwe Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Free Methodist Primary School, at 407 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Free Methodist Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 88.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Free Methodist Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mlindazwe Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Free Methodist Primary School, at 372 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Matwebu Full Service School is a similar size to Free Methodist Primary School, with 366 learners against 461, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Free Methodist Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Free Methodist 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
Imizizi A/A , Izikhuba Location , Bizana, 4800
Postal
P.o. Box 449, Port Edward, 4295,
Telephone
083 353 4601
EMIS number
200500238

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Free Methodist 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 Free Methodist Primary School directly, on 083 353 4601, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Free Methodist 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 Free Methodist Primary School the best school in Mbizana?
No matric pass rate is on record for Free Methodist 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 Free Methodist Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mbizana, including Qadu Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Free Methodist Primary School?
Free Methodist Primary School reported 461 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Free Methodist Primary School?
No. Free Methodist Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Free Methodist Primary School a public or private school?
Free Methodist Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Free Methodist Primary School?
You can call 083 353 4601. It is located at Imizizi A/A , Izikhuba Location , Bizana, 4800.
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