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Khayalethu Senior Primary School

Public primary school · Riverine, Mdantsane, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Khayalethu Senior Primary School is a public primary school based in Riverine, Mdantsane. 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 Khayalethu Senior Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Riverine, Mdantsane, Khayalethu Senior Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

284
Learners
12
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Khayalethu Senior Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

Here is how Khayalethu Senior Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Buffalo City district.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Khayalethu Senior Primary School, 2,355 compared with 284; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Khayalethu Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Khayalethu Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Khayalethu Senior Primary School's 284; is a public combined school, a different phase than Khayalethu Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Khayalethu Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Khayalethu Senior Primary School's 284; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Khayalethu Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Khayalethu Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Khayalethu Senior Primary School, 1,507 compared with 284; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Khayalethu Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Khayalethu Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Khayalethu Senior Primary School, 1,440 compared with 284; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Khayalethu Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Mdantsane

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

  • Khulani Commercial High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,163 learners against Khayalethu Senior Primary School's 284; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Khayalethu Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • R H/ Godlo Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 970 learners against Khayalethu Senior Primary School's 284, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mdantsane Junior Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Khayalethu Senior Primary School, at 374 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Hlokoma Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Khayalethu Senior Primary School, at 326 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Khayalethu Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Riverside Christian Academy is a similar size to Khayalethu Senior Primary School, with 212 learners against 284, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
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 Khayalethu Senior Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Khayalethu 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
Potsdam Location, Mdantsane, East London, 5219
Postal
Po Box 5108, Mdantsane, East London, 5219
Telephone
078 181 6251
EMIS number
200200312

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Khayalethu 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 Khayalethu Senior Primary School directly, on 078 181 6251, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Khayalethu Senior 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 Khayalethu Senior Primary School the best school in Mdantsane?
No matric pass rate is on record for Khayalethu 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 Mdantsane besides Khayalethu Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 6 other schools in and around Mdantsane, including Khulani Commercial High School.
How big are the classes at Khayalethu Senior Primary School?
Khayalethu Senior Primary School reported 284 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Khayalethu Senior Primary School?
No. Khayalethu Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Khayalethu Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Khayalethu Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Khayalethu Senior Primary School?
You can call 078 181 6251. It is located at Potsdam Location, Mdantsane, East London, 5219.
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