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Lutubeni Primary School

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

Welcome to Lutubeni Primary School, a public primary school serving Mqanduli. 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 Lutubeni Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

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

143
Learners
7
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Lutubeni 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

A look at 5 other schools sharing Or Tambo Inland district with Lutubeni Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lutubeni Primary School, 2,172 compared with 143; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lutubeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lutubeni 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 Lutubeni Primary School's 143; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lutubeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lutubeni 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 Lutubeni Primary School's 143; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lutubeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lutubeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Lutubeni Primary School, 1,910 compared with 143, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Lutubeni Primary School, 1,870 compared with 143; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lutubeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lutubeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mqanduli

Zooming into Mqanduli, here are 5 other schools to compare against Lutubeni Primary School.

  • Dudumayo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,336 learners against Lutubeni Primary School's 143; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lutubeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 76.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lutubeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pangindlela Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,318 learners against Lutubeni Primary School's 143; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lutubeni Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tyelinzima High School teaches considerably more learners than Lutubeni Primary School, 1,142 compared with 143; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lutubeni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 73.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lutubeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Upper Mpako Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lutubeni Primary School, 1,126 compared with 143; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lutubeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 65.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lutubeni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bazindlovu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,021 learners against Lutubeni Primary School's 143; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Lutubeni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 63.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lutubeni 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 Lutubeni Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Lutubeni 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
Lucwecwe A/A, Lutubeni Location, Mqanduli, 5080
Telephone
073 981 1104
EMIS number
200400417

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lutubeni 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 Lutubeni Primary School directly, on 073 981 1104, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lutubeni 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 Lutubeni Primary School the best school in Mqanduli?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lutubeni 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 Mqanduli besides Lutubeni Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mqanduli, including Dudumayo Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Lutubeni Primary School?
Lutubeni Primary School reported 143 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Lutubeni Primary School?
No. Lutubeni Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Lutubeni Primary School a public or private school?
Lutubeni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lutubeni Primary School?
You can call 073 981 1104. It is located at Lucwecwe A/A, Lutubeni Location, Mqanduli, 5080.
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