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Magumbu Senior Primary School

Public primary school · Herschel, Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape · Joe Gqabi district (Unknown circuit)

Magumbu Senior Primary School is a public primary school in Herschel, Sterkspruit. 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 Magumbu Senior Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Herschel, Sterkspruit, Magumbu Senior Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

129
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Magumbu Senior Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Joe Gqabi district

Here is how Magumbu Senior Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Joe Gqabi district.

  • Sizamulwazi Public School teaches considerably more learners than Magumbu Senior Primary School, 1,708 compared with 129, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Et Thabane Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Magumbu Senior Primary School, 1,707 compared with 129, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,666 learners against Magumbu Senior Primary School's 129; is a public combined school, a different phase than Magumbu Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Community School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,497 learners against Magumbu Senior Primary School's 129; is a public combined school, a different phase than Magumbu Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tlokweng Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,490 learners against Magumbu Senior Primary School's 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magumbu Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Sterkspruit

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

  • Sterkspruit Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,666 learners against Magumbu Senior Primary School's 129; is a public combined school, a different phase than Magumbu Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Community School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,497 learners against Magumbu Senior Primary School's 129; is a public combined school, a different phase than Magumbu Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tlokweng Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,490 learners against Magumbu Senior Primary School's 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magumbu Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Thaba Lesoba Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Magumbu Senior Primary School, 1,217 compared with 129; is a public combined school, a different phase than Magumbu Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • St Teresa Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,174 learners against Magumbu Senior Primary School's 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Magumbu Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Magumbu Senior Primary School for 2027

Magumbu Senior 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
Box 9 Bluegums Village, Sterkspruit, 9762
Postal
P.o. Box 9 Bluegums Village, Sterkspruit, 9762
Telephone
078 874 3449
EMIS number
200600414

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Magumbu Senior 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 Magumbu Senior Primary School directly, on 078 874 3449, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Magumbu Senior 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 Magumbu Senior Primary School the best school in Sterkspruit?
No matric pass rate is on record for Magumbu Senior 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 Sterkspruit besides Magumbu Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Sterkspruit, including Sterkspruit Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Magumbu Senior Primary School?
Magumbu Senior Primary School reported 129 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Magumbu Senior Primary School?
No. Magumbu Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Magumbu Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Magumbu Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Magumbu Senior Primary School?
You can call 078 874 3449. It is located at Box 9 Bluegums Village, Sterkspruit, 9762.
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