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Fulinzima Junior Primary School

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

Welcome to Fulinzima Junior Primary School, a public primary school serving Umtata, Mthatha. 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 Fulinzima Junior Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Fulinzima Junior Primary School is a public primary school in Umtata, Mthatha. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

215
Learners
9
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Fulinzima Junior 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

Or Tambo Inland district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Or Tambo Inland district with Fulinzima Junior Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Fulinzima Junior Primary School, 2,172 compared with 215; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fulinzima Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fulinzima Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,116 learners against Fulinzima Junior Primary School's 215; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fulinzima Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fulinzima Junior 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 Fulinzima Junior Primary School's 215; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fulinzima Junior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fulinzima Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Fulinzima Junior Primary School, 1,910 compared with 215, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Fulinzima Junior Primary School, 1,870 compared with 215; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fulinzima Junior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fulinzima Junior 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 Fulinzima Junior Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Fulinzima Junior Primary School, 2,172 compared with 215; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fulinzima Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fulinzima Junior 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 Fulinzima Junior Primary School's 215; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fulinzima Junior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fulinzima Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Fulinzima Junior Primary School, 1,910 compared with 215, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Fulinzima Junior Primary School, 1,870 compared with 215; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Fulinzima Junior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fulinzima Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School teaches considerably more learners than Fulinzima Junior Primary School, 1,817 compared with 215; is a public combined school, a different phase than Fulinzima Junior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Fulinzima Junior 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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Fulinzima Junior Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Fulinzima Junior 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
Xhongorha A\A, Mthatha, 5099
Postal
P O Box 35, Umtata, 5103
Telephone
078 969 5788
EMIS number
200400186

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Fulinzima Junior 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 Fulinzima Junior Primary School directly, on 078 969 5788, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Fulinzima Junior 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 Fulinzima Junior Primary School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Fulinzima Junior 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 Fulinzima Junior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Fulinzima Junior Primary School?
Fulinzima Junior Primary School reported 215 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Fulinzima Junior Primary School?
No. Fulinzima Junior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Fulinzima Junior Primary School a public or private school?
Fulinzima Junior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Fulinzima Junior Primary School?
You can call 078 969 5788. It is located at Xhongorha A\A, Mthatha, 5099.
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