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Griffiths Senior Primary School

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

In Libode, Mthatha, Griffiths Senior Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Griffiths Senior Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Griffiths Senior Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Libode, Mthatha. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

223
Learners
8
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Griffiths Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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 Coastal district

Here is how Griffiths Senior Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Or Tambo Coastal district.

  • Toli Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Griffiths Senior Primary School, 1,788 compared with 223; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Griffiths Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Griffiths Senior 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 Griffiths Senior Primary School, 1,734 compared with 223; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Griffiths Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Griffiths Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hillbrow Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,664 learners against Griffiths Senior Primary School's 223; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Griffiths Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Griffiths Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndamase Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,657 learners against Griffiths Senior Primary School's 223; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Griffiths Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Griffiths Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Victor Poto Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Griffiths Senior Primary School's 223; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Griffiths Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Griffiths Senior 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 Griffiths Senior Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Griffiths Senior Primary School, 2,172 compared with 223; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Griffiths Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Griffiths Senior 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 Griffiths Senior Primary School's 223; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Griffiths Senior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Griffiths Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Griffiths Senior Primary School, 1,910 compared with 223, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Griffiths Senior Primary School, 1,870 compared with 223; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Griffiths Senior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Griffiths Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School teaches considerably more learners than Griffiths Senior Primary School, 1,817 compared with 223; is a public combined school, a different phase than Griffiths Senior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Griffiths Senior 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 Griffiths Senior Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Griffiths Senior 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
Zandukwana A/A, Libode, 5160
Postal
Private Bag X5051, Umtata, 5100
Telephone
073 572 0229
EMIS number
200400236

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Griffiths Senior 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 Griffiths Senior Primary School directly, on 073 572 0229, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Griffiths Senior 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 Griffiths Senior Primary School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Griffiths Senior 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 Griffiths Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Griffiths Senior Primary School?
Griffiths Senior Primary School reported 223 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Griffiths Senior Primary School?
No. Griffiths Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Griffiths Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Griffiths Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Griffiths Senior Primary School?
You can call 073 572 0229. It is located at Zandukwana A/A, Libode, 5160.
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