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Maqanda Primary Junior School

Public primary school · Maqanda, Engcobo, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)

In Maqanda, Engcobo, Maqanda Primary Junior School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Maqanda Primary Junior School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Maqanda Primary Junior School is a public primary school serving families in and around Maqanda, Engcobo. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

842
Learners
24
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Maqanda Primary Junior School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Chris Hani East district

Here is how Maqanda Primary Junior School compares with 5 other schools listed under Chris Hani East district.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maqanda Primary Junior School, 1,527 compared with 842; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqanda Primary Junior School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Maqanda Primary Junior School's 842; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqanda Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqanda Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School teaches considerably more learners than Maqanda Primary Junior School, 1,400 compared with 842; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqanda Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqanda Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maqanda Primary Junior School, 1,310 compared with 842; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqanda Primary Junior School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maqanda Primary Junior School, 1,219 compared with 842; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqanda Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqanda Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Engcobo

Zooming into Engcobo, here are 5 other schools to compare against Maqanda Primary Junior School.

  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Maqanda Primary Junior School's 842; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqanda Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqanda Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maqanda Primary Junior School, 1,310 compared with 842; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqanda Primary Junior School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maqanda Primary Junior School, 1,219 compared with 842; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqanda Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqanda Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Maqanda Primary Junior School, with 1,122 learners against 842; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqanda Primary Junior School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tembeni Senior Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Maqanda Primary Junior School, at 903 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Maqanda Primary Junior School for 2027

Maqanda Primary Junior 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
Maqanda Admin Area, Ngcobo, 5050
Postal
P.o. Box 264, Ngcobo, Ngcobo, 5050,
Telephone
071 976 4519
EMIS number
200400496

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maqanda Primary Junior 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 Maqanda Primary Junior School directly, on 071 976 4519, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maqanda Primary Junior 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 Maqanda Primary Junior School the best school in Engcobo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Maqanda Primary Junior 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 Engcobo besides Maqanda Primary Junior School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Engcobo, including Sitoza Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Maqanda Primary Junior School?
Maqanda Primary Junior School reported 842 learners and 24 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 Maqanda Primary Junior School?
No. Maqanda Primary Junior School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Maqanda Primary Junior School a public or private school?
Maqanda Primary Junior School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maqanda Primary Junior School?
You can call 071 976 4519. It is located at Maqanda Admin Area, Ngcobo, 5050.
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