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Maqolo Senior Primary School

Public primary school · Ngqeleni, Nyandeni, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal district (Unknown circuit)

Maqolo Senior Primary School is a public primary school in Ngqeleni, Nyandeni. 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 Maqolo Senior Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Ngqeleni, Nyandeni, Maqolo Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

159
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Maqolo Senior Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Or Tambo Coastal district

Here is how Maqolo Senior Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Or Tambo Coastal district.

  • Toli Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,788 learners against Maqolo Senior Primary School's 159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqolo Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqolo Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Chief Henry Bokleni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,734 learners against Maqolo Senior Primary School's 159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqolo Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqolo Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hillbrow Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maqolo Senior Primary School, 1,664 compared with 159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqolo Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqolo Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndamase Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maqolo Senior Primary School, 1,657 compared with 159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqolo Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqolo Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Victor Poto Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maqolo Senior Primary School, 1,646 compared with 159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqolo Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqolo Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Nyandeni

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

  • Cibeni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,002 learners against Maqolo Senior Primary School's 159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqolo Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 72.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqolo Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Smuts Ndamase Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maqolo Senior Primary School, 818 compared with 159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqolo Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqolo Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mabhulana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 727 learners against Maqolo Senior Primary School's 159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqolo Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 63.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqolo Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Waban Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maqolo Senior Primary School, 701 compared with 159; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqolo Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 95.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqolo Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qanda Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maqolo Senior Primary School, 691 compared with 159; is a public combined school, a different phase than Maqolo 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 Maqolo Senior Primary School for 2027

Maqolo 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
Thonti, Ngqeleni, 5140
Postal
P O Box 63, Ntlaza, 5114
Telephone
073 220 2919
EMIS number
200400500

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maqolo 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 Maqolo Senior Primary School directly, on 073 220 2919, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maqolo 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 Maqolo Senior Primary School the best school in Nyandeni?
No matric pass rate is on record for Maqolo 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 Nyandeni besides Maqolo Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Nyandeni, including Cibeni Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Maqolo Senior Primary School?
Maqolo Senior Primary School reported 159 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Maqolo Senior Primary School?
No. Maqolo Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Maqolo Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Maqolo Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maqolo Senior Primary School?
You can call 073 220 2919. It is located at Thonti, Ngqeleni, 5140.
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