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Maasdorp Primary School

Public primary school · Balfour, Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

Maasdorp Primary School is a public primary school in Balfour, Fort Beaufort. 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 Maasdorp Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Balfour, Fort Beaufort, Maasdorp Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

76
Learners
2
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Amathole West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Amathole West district with Maasdorp Primary School.

  • Kubusie Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against Maasdorp Primary School's 76; is a public combined school, a different phase than Maasdorp Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maasdorp Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fundani High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,170 learners against Maasdorp Primary School's 76; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maasdorp Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maasdorp Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,020 learners against Maasdorp Primary School's 76; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maasdorp Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maasdorp Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,001 learners against Maasdorp Primary School's 76; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maasdorp Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maasdorp Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Maasdorp Primary School, 933 compared with 76; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maasdorp Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maasdorp Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Fort Beaufort

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

  • Thubalethu Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maasdorp Primary School, 801 compared with 76; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maasdorp Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maasdorp Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Newton (Ucc) Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 768 learners against Maasdorp Primary School's 76; is a public combined school, a different phase than Maasdorp Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sakhululeka Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 767 learners against Maasdorp Primary School's 76; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maasdorp Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 62.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maasdorp Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fort Beaufort Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maasdorp Primary School, 674 compared with 76, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Nqaba Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maasdorp Primary School, 654 compared with 76, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Maasdorp Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Maasdorp 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
Roman Village, Balfour, 5740
Postal
P O Box 513, Fort Beaufort, 5720
Telephone
061 595 1160
EMIS number
200200393

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maasdorp 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 Maasdorp Primary School directly, on 061 595 1160, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maasdorp 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 Maasdorp Primary School the best school in Fort Beaufort?
No matric pass rate is on record for Maasdorp 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 Fort Beaufort besides Maasdorp Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Fort Beaufort, including Thubalethu Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Maasdorp Primary School?
Maasdorp Primary School reported 76 learners and 2 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Maasdorp Primary School?
No. Maasdorp Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Maasdorp Primary School a public or private school?
Maasdorp Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maasdorp Primary School?
You can call 061 595 1160. It is located at Roman Village, Balfour, 5740.
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