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Julius Mbalo Primary School

Public primary school · Ladyfrere, Indwe, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Julius Mbalo Primary School, a public primary school serving Ladyfrere, Indwe. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Julius Mbalo Primary School is a public primary school in Ladyfrere, Indwe. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

71
Learners
4
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Julius Mbalo Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Chris Hani West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Chris Hani West district with Julius Mbalo Primary School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Julius Mbalo Primary School's 71; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Julius Mbalo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Julius Mbalo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against Julius Mbalo Primary School's 71; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Julius Mbalo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Julius Mbalo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,349 learners against Julius Mbalo Primary School's 71, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Julius Mbalo Primary School's 71, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Julius Mbalo Primary School, 1,267 compared with 71; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Julius Mbalo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Julius Mbalo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Indwe

Zooming into Indwe, here are 5 other schools to compare against Julius Mbalo Primary School.

  • Lukhanyo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 937 learners against Julius Mbalo Primary School's 71; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Julius Mbalo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 81% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Julius Mbalo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Siyakhula Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 764 learners against Julius Mbalo Primary School's 71, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Echibini Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 335 learners against Julius Mbalo Primary School's 71; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Julius Mbalo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Julius Mbalo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Esethu Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 335 learners against Julius Mbalo Primary School's 71, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Indwe High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 276 learners against Julius Mbalo Primary School's 71; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Julius Mbalo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 87.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Julius Mbalo 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 Julius Mbalo Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Julius Mbalo 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
Luxeni Village, Machubeni A/A, Lady Frere, 5410
Postal
P O Box 252, Indwe, Indwe, 5445
Telephone
078 439 8882
EMIS number
200600314

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Julius Mbalo 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 Julius Mbalo Primary School directly, on 078 439 8882, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Julius Mbalo 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 Julius Mbalo Primary School the best school in Indwe?
No matric pass rate is on record for Julius Mbalo 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 Indwe besides Julius Mbalo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Indwe, including Lukhanyo High School.
How big are the classes at Julius Mbalo Primary School?
Julius Mbalo Primary School reported 71 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Julius Mbalo Primary School?
No. Julius Mbalo Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Julius Mbalo Primary School a public or private school?
Julius Mbalo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Julius Mbalo Primary School?
You can call 078 439 8882. It is located at Luxeni Village, Machubeni A/A, Lady Frere, 5410.
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