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Hlabatshane Primary School

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

Welcome to Hlabatshane Primary School, a public primary school serving Mqanduli, Mthatha. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Hlabatshane Primary School is a public primary school in Mqanduli, Mthatha. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

210
Learners
7
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Hlabatshane 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

Here is how Hlabatshane Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Or Tambo Inland district.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hlabatshane Primary School, 2,172 compared with 210; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hlabatshane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hlabatshane 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 Hlabatshane Primary School's 210; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hlabatshane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hlabatshane 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 Hlabatshane Primary School's 210; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hlabatshane Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hlabatshane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Hlabatshane Primary School, 1,910 compared with 210, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Hlabatshane Primary School, 1,870 compared with 210; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hlabatshane Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hlabatshane 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 Hlabatshane Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hlabatshane Primary School, 2,172 compared with 210; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hlabatshane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hlabatshane 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 Hlabatshane Primary School's 210; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hlabatshane Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hlabatshane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Hlabatshane Primary School, 1,910 compared with 210, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Hlabatshane Primary School, 1,870 compared with 210; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hlabatshane Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hlabatshane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School teaches considerably more learners than Hlabatshane Primary School, 1,817 compared with 210; is a public combined school, a different phase than Hlabatshane Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hlabatshane 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 Hlabatshane Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Hlabatshane 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
Hlabatshane Location, Mqanduli, 5080
Postal
Jss 5080
EMIS number
200400263

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hlabatshane Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Hlabatshane Primary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Hlabatshane 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 Hlabatshane Primary School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Hlabatshane 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 Hlabatshane Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Hlabatshane Primary School?
Hlabatshane Primary School reported 210 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Hlabatshane Primary School?
No. Hlabatshane Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Hlabatshane Primary School a public or private school?
Hlabatshane Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hlabatshane Primary School?
It is located at Hlabatshane Location, Mqanduli, 5080.
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