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Luvuyweni Senior Primary School

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

Luvuyweni Senior Primary School is a public primary school in Umtata, Mthatha. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Luvuyweni Senior Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Umtata, Mthatha, Luvuyweni Senior Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

179
Learners
5
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

5 other schools in Or Tambo Inland district, for comparison against Luvuyweni Senior Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Luvuyweni Senior Primary School's 179; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Luvuyweni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Luvuyweni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Luvuyweni Senior Primary School, 2,116 compared with 179; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Luvuyweni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Luvuyweni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Luvuyweni Senior Primary School, 1,950 compared with 179; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Luvuyweni Senior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Luvuyweni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Luvuyweni Senior Primary School's 179, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against Luvuyweni Senior Primary School's 179; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Luvuyweni Senior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Luvuyweni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mthatha

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

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Luvuyweni Senior Primary School's 179; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Luvuyweni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Luvuyweni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Luvuyweni Senior Primary School, 1,950 compared with 179; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Luvuyweni Senior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Luvuyweni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Luvuyweni Senior Primary School's 179, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against Luvuyweni Senior Primary School's 179; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Luvuyweni Senior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Luvuyweni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,817 learners against Luvuyweni Senior Primary School's 179; is a public combined school, a different phase than Luvuyweni Senior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Luvuyweni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Luvuyweni Senior Primary School for 2027

Luvuyweni Senior Primary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mpeko Plantation, Mthatha, 5099
Postal
P O Box 783, Umtata, 5100
Telephone
083 547 3226
EMIS number
200401275

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Luvuyweni 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 Luvuyweni Senior Primary School directly, on 083 547 3226, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Luvuyweni 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 Luvuyweni Senior Primary School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Luvuyweni 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 Mthatha besides Luvuyweni Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Luvuyweni Senior Primary School?
Luvuyweni Senior Primary School reported 179 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Luvuyweni Senior Primary School?
No. Luvuyweni Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Luvuyweni Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Luvuyweni Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Luvuyweni Senior Primary School?
You can call 083 547 3226. It is located at Mpeko Plantation, Mthatha, 5099.
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