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Kwezilethu Junior Primary School

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

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

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Kwezilethu Junior Primary School is a public primary school in Umtata Central, Mthatha. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

159
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Kwezilethu Junior 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

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

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwezilethu Junior Primary School, 2,172 compared with 159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kwezilethu Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kwezilethu Junior 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 Kwezilethu Junior Primary School's 159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kwezilethu Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kwezilethu Junior 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 Kwezilethu Junior Primary School's 159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kwezilethu Junior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kwezilethu Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Kwezilethu Junior Primary School, 1,910 compared with 159, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Kwezilethu Junior Primary School, 1,870 compared with 159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kwezilethu Junior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kwezilethu Junior 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 Kwezilethu Junior Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kwezilethu Junior Primary School, 2,172 compared with 159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kwezilethu Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kwezilethu Junior 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 Kwezilethu Junior Primary School's 159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kwezilethu Junior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kwezilethu Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Kwezilethu Junior Primary School, 1,910 compared with 159, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Kwezilethu Junior Primary School, 1,870 compared with 159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Kwezilethu Junior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kwezilethu Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School teaches considerably more learners than Kwezilethu Junior Primary School, 1,817 compared with 159; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kwezilethu Junior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kwezilethu Junior 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 Kwezilethu Junior Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Kwezilethu Junior 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
Mathambo Location Xongorha A/A, Mthatha, Mthatha, 5099
Postal
Private Bag X 5004 , Mthatha, 5099
Telephone
073 236 4071
EMIS number
200400347

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kwezilethu Junior 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 Kwezilethu Junior Primary School directly, on 073 236 4071, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kwezilethu Junior 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 Kwezilethu Junior Primary School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Kwezilethu Junior 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 Kwezilethu Junior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Kwezilethu Junior Primary School?
Kwezilethu Junior Primary School reported 159 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Kwezilethu Junior Primary School?
No. Kwezilethu Junior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Kwezilethu Junior Primary School a public or private school?
Kwezilethu Junior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kwezilethu Junior Primary School?
You can call 073 236 4071. It is located at Mathambo Location Xongorha A/A, Mthatha, Mthatha, 5099.
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