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Magqabi Primary School

Public primary school · Kwanobuhle, Kariega, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Magqabi Primary School is a public primary school in Kwanobuhle, Kariega. 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 Magqabi Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Kwanobuhle, Kariega, Magqabi Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

727
Learners
21
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

Here is how Magqabi Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nelson Mandela district.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Magqabi Primary School's 727; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magqabi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magqabi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Magqabi Primary School's 727; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magqabi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magqabi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Magqabi Primary School's 727; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magqabi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magqabi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Magqabi Primary School's 727; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magqabi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magqabi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Magqabi Primary School's 727, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Kariega

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

  • Uitenhage Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,338 learners against Magqabi Primary School's 727, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magqabi Primary School, 1,275 compared with 727; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magqabi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 70.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magqabi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,249 learners against Magqabi Primary School's 727; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magqabi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magqabi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gamble Street Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,233 learners against Magqabi Primary School's 727; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magqabi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 71.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Magqabi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Noninzi Luzipho Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,215 learners against Magqabi Primary School's 727, 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 Magqabi Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Magqabi 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
Cnr Mondile & Ponana Tini Str, Kwanobuhle, Kariega, 6230
Postal
P O Box 1652, Uitenhage, 6230
Telephone
079 954 7083
EMIS number
200100480

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Magqabi 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 Magqabi Primary School directly, on 079 954 7083, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Magqabi 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 Magqabi Primary School the best school in Kariega?
No matric pass rate is on record for Magqabi 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 Kariega besides Magqabi Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kariega, including Uitenhage Primary School.
How big are the classes at Magqabi Primary School?
Magqabi Primary School reported 727 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Magqabi Primary School?
No. Magqabi Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Magqabi Primary School a public or private school?
Magqabi Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Magqabi Primary School?
You can call 079 954 7083. It is located at Cnr Mondile & Ponana Tini Str, Kwanobuhle, Kariega, 6230.
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