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Magontsini Junior Primary School

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

Welcome to Magontsini Junior Primary School, a public primary school serving Mount Ayliff. 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 Magontsini Junior Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Magontsini Junior Primary School is a public primary school in Mount Ayliff. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

252
Learners
12
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Magontsini 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

Here is how Magontsini Junior Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Alfred Nzo West district.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magontsini Junior Primary School, 1,767 compared with 252; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magontsini Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magontsini Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magontsini Junior Primary School, 1,742 compared with 252; is a public combined school, a different phase than Magontsini Junior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,671 learners against Magontsini Junior Primary School's 252; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magontsini Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magontsini 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 Magontsini Junior Primary School's 252; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magontsini Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magontsini 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 Magontsini Junior Primary School's 252; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magontsini Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magontsini Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mount Ayliff

Zooming into Mount Ayliff, here are 5 other schools to compare against Magontsini Junior Primary School.

  • Jojo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,612 learners against Magontsini Junior Primary School's 252; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magontsini Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magontsini Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lindelani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magontsini Junior Primary School, 1,212 compared with 252; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magontsini Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magontsini Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mount Ayliff Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Magontsini Junior Primary School, 1,002 compared with 252, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sakhisizwe Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Magontsini Junior Primary School, 955 compared with 252, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Mount Ayliff Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 954 learners against Magontsini Junior Primary School's 252; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magontsini Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 75.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magontsini 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 Magontsini Junior Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Magontsini Junior 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
Rode Village, Mount Ayliff, Mount Ayliff, 4735
Postal
P O Box 4 Rode, Mount Ayliff, 4735
Telephone
078 558 8287
EMIS number
200500516

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Magontsini 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 Magontsini Junior Primary School directly, on 078 558 8287, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Magontsini 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 Magontsini Junior Primary School the best school in Mount Ayliff?
No matric pass rate is on record for Magontsini 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 Mount Ayliff besides Magontsini Junior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mount Ayliff, including Jojo Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Magontsini Junior Primary School?
Magontsini Junior Primary School reported 252 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Magontsini Junior Primary School?
No. Magontsini Junior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Magontsini Junior Primary School a public or private school?
Magontsini Junior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Magontsini Junior Primary School?
You can call 078 558 8287. It is located at Rode Village, Mount Ayliff, Mount Ayliff, 4735.
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