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Gunjana Primary School

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

In Mqhekezweniaa, Mthatha, Gunjana 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 Gunjana Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Gunjana Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Mqhekezweniaa, Mthatha. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

86
Learners
7
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Gunjana 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 Gunjana Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gunjana Primary School, 2,172 compared with 86; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gunjana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gunjana 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 Gunjana Primary School's 86; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gunjana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gunjana 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 Gunjana Primary School's 86; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gunjana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gunjana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Gunjana Primary School, 1,910 compared with 86, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Gunjana Primary School, 1,870 compared with 86; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gunjana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gunjana 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 Gunjana Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gunjana Primary School, 2,172 compared with 86; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gunjana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gunjana 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 Gunjana Primary School's 86; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gunjana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gunjana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Gunjana Primary School, 1,910 compared with 86, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Gunjana Primary School, 1,870 compared with 86; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gunjana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gunjana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School teaches considerably more learners than Gunjana Primary School, 1,817 compared with 86; is a public combined school, a different phase than Gunjana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gunjana 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 Gunjana Primary School for 2027

Gunjana 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
Mqhekezweni Aa, Bityi, Mthatha, 5099
Postal
Private Bag X5109, Mthatha, Mthatha, 5099
Telephone
062 462 3862
EMIS number
200400243

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gunjana 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 Gunjana Primary School directly, on 062 462 3862, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gunjana 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 Gunjana Primary School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gunjana 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 Gunjana Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Gunjana Primary School?
Gunjana Primary School reported 86 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 12 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 Gunjana Primary School?
No. Gunjana Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Gunjana Primary School a public or private school?
Gunjana Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gunjana Primary School?
You can call 062 462 3862. It is located at Mqhekezweni Aa, Bityi, Mthatha, 5099.
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