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Lower Mgwalana Primary School

Public primary school · Peddie, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Lower Mgwalana Primary School, a public primary school serving Peddie. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Lower Mgwalana Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Lower Mgwalana Primary School is a public primary school in Peddie. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

62
Learners
5
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Lower Mgwalana 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

Amathole West district

Here is how Lower Mgwalana Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Amathole West district.

  • Kubusie Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Mgwalana Primary School, 1,224 compared with 62; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lower Mgwalana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Mgwalana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fundani High School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Mgwalana Primary School, 1,170 compared with 62; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Mgwalana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Mgwalana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Mgwalana Primary School, 1,020 compared with 62; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Mgwalana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Mgwalana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Mgwalana Primary School, 1,001 compared with 62; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Mgwalana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Mgwalana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 933 learners against Lower Mgwalana Primary School's 62; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Mgwalana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Mgwalana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Peddie

Zooming into Peddie, here are 5 other schools to compare against Lower Mgwalana Primary School.

  • Nathaniel Pamla High School teaches considerably more learners than Lower Mgwalana Primary School, 1,020 compared with 62; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Mgwalana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Mgwalana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Amazizi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 823 learners against Lower Mgwalana Primary School's 62; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lower Mgwalana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lower Mgwalana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • German Village Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 670 learners against Lower Mgwalana Primary School's 62; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lower Mgwalana Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ayliff Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 554 learners against Lower Mgwalana Primary School's 62, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Fezeka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 530 learners against Lower Mgwalana Primary School's 62, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Lower Mgwalana Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Lower Mgwalana 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
Lower Mgwalana Location, Peddie, Peddie, 5640
Postal
Po Box 495, Peddie, 5640
Telephone
067 673 3379
EMIS number
200200369

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lower Mgwalana 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 Lower Mgwalana Primary School directly, on 067 673 3379, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lower Mgwalana 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 Lower Mgwalana Primary School the best school in Peddie?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lower Mgwalana 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 Peddie besides Lower Mgwalana Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Peddie, including Nathaniel Pamla High School.
How big are the classes at Lower Mgwalana Primary School?
Lower Mgwalana Primary School reported 62 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 12 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 Lower Mgwalana Primary School?
No. Lower Mgwalana Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Lower Mgwalana Primary School a public or private school?
Lower Mgwalana Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lower Mgwalana Primary School?
You can call 067 673 3379. It is located at Lower Mgwalana Location, Peddie, Peddie, 5640.
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