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Magema Junior Primary School

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

Welcome to Magema Junior 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 Magema Junior Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Magema Junior Primary School is a public primary school in Matatiele. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

175
Learners
7
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Magema Junior 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 Magema Junior Primary School.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magema Junior Primary School, 1,767 compared with 175; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magema Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magema Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magema Junior Primary School, 1,742 compared with 175; is a public combined school, a different phase than Magema Junior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,671 learners against Magema Junior Primary School's 175; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magema Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magema Junior 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 Magema Junior Primary School's 175; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magema Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magema Junior 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 Magema Junior Primary School's 175; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magema Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magema Junior 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 Magema Junior Primary School.

  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magema Junior Primary School, 1,742 compared with 175; is a public combined school, a different phase than Magema Junior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Naledi Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magema Junior Primary School, 1,484 compared with 175; is a public combined school, a different phase than Magema Junior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sidinane Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magema Junior Primary School, 1,268 compared with 175; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magema Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 85.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magema Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tholang Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magema Junior Primary School, 1,209 compared with 175; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magema Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magema Junior 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 Magema Junior Primary School's 175; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magema Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magema Junior 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 Magema Junior Primary School for 2027

Magema Junior 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
Sibi A/A Magema Village , Maluti, Matatiele, 4730
Postal
P O Box 1420, Maluti, 4740
Telephone
083 963 3090
EMIS number
200500514

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Magema Junior 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 Magema Junior Primary School directly, on 083 963 3090, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Magema Junior 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 Magema Junior Primary School the best school in Matatiele?
No matric pass rate is on record for Magema Junior 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 Magema Junior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Matatiele, including Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Magema Junior Primary School?
Magema Junior Primary School reported 175 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Magema Junior Primary School?
No. Magema Junior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Magema Junior Primary School a public or private school?
Magema Junior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Magema Junior Primary School?
You can call 083 963 3090. It is located at Sibi A/A Magema Village , Maluti, Matatiele, 4730.
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