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Hlabathi Primary School

Public primary school · Tabankulu, Mount Frere, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

Hlabathi Primary School is a public primary school based in Tabankulu, Mount Frere. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Hlabathi Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Tabankulu, Mount Frere, Hlabathi Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

350
Learners
9
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Hlabathi Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

5 other schools in Or Tambo Inland district, for comparison against Hlabathi Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Hlabathi Primary School's 350; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hlabathi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hlabathi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hlabathi Primary School, 2,116 compared with 350; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hlabathi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hlabathi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Hlabathi Primary School, 1,950 compared with 350; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hlabathi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hlabathi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Hlabathi Primary School's 350, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against Hlabathi Primary School's 350; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hlabathi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hlabathi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mount Frere

And within Mount Frere itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Dweba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,800 learners against Hlabathi Primary School's 350; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hlabathi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hlabathi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Hlabathi Primary School's 350; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hlabathi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hlabathi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hlabathi Primary School, 1,658 compared with 350; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hlabathi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hlabathi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mbodleni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Hlabathi Primary School's 350; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hlabathi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hlabathi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mahamane Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,357 learners against Hlabathi Primary School's 350; is a public combined school, a different phase than Hlabathi Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Hlabathi Primary School for 2027

Hlabathi 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
Hlabathi Location, Mt Frere, Tabankulu, 5090
Postal
Private Bag X9016`, Mount Frere, 5090
Telephone
066 197 8655
EMIS number
200500297

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hlabathi 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 Hlabathi Primary School directly, on 066 197 8655, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hlabathi Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Hlabathi Primary School the best school in Mount Frere?
No matric pass rate is on record for Hlabathi 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 Mount Frere besides Hlabathi Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mount Frere, including Dweba Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Hlabathi Primary School?
Hlabathi Primary School reported 350 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Hlabathi Primary School?
No. Hlabathi Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Hlabathi Primary School a public or private school?
Hlabathi Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hlabathi Primary School?
You can call 066 197 8655. It is located at Hlabathi Location, Mt Frere, Tabankulu, 5090.
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