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Mafube Primary School

Public primary school · Matatiele, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West district (Unknown circuit)

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

Mafube Primary School is a public primary school in Matatiele. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

362
Learners
12
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mafube 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

Alfred Nzo West district

5 other schools in Alfred Nzo West district, for comparison against Mafube Primary School.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafube Primary School, 1,767 compared with 362; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mafube Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafube Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafube Primary School, 1,742 compared with 362; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mafube Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,671 learners against Mafube Primary School's 362; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mafube Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafube Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,658 learners against Mafube Primary School's 362; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mafube Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafube Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,612 learners against Mafube Primary School's 362; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mafube Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafube Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Matatiele

Zooming into Matatiele, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mafube Primary School.

  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafube Primary School, 1,742 compared with 362; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mafube Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Naledi Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafube Primary School, 1,484 compared with 362; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mafube Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sidinane Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafube Primary School, 1,268 compared with 362; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mafube Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 85.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafube Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tholang Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mafube Primary School, 1,209 compared with 362; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mafube Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafube Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maluti Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,206 learners against Mafube Primary School's 362; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mafube Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mafube 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 Mafube Primary School for 2027

Because Mafube Primary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mafube A/A, Maluti, Matatiele, 4730
Postal
P.o.box 531, Maluti, Matatiele, 4730
Telephone
081 363 8641
EMIS number
200500509

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mafube 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 Mafube Primary School directly, on 081 363 8641, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mafube 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 Mafube Primary School the best school in Matatiele?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mafube 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 Matatiele besides Mafube Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Matatiele, including Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mafube Primary School?
Mafube Primary School reported 362 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Mafube Primary School?
No. Mafube Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mafube Primary School a public or private school?
Mafube Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mafube Primary School?
You can call 081 363 8641. It is located at Mafube A/A, Maluti, Matatiele, 4730.
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