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Maqwatini Junior Primary School

Public primary school · Cala, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

In Cala, Maqwatini Junior Primary 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 Maqwatini Junior Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Maqwatini Junior Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Cala. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

60
Learners
3
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Maqwatini Junior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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 West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Chris Hani West district with Maqwatini Junior Primary School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Maqwatini Junior Primary School's 60; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqwatini Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqwatini Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against Maqwatini Junior Primary School's 60; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqwatini Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqwatini Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,349 learners against Maqwatini Junior Primary School's 60, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Maqwatini Junior Primary School's 60, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Maqwatini Junior Primary School, 1,267 compared with 60; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqwatini Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqwatini Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cala

Zooming into Cala, here are 5 other schools to compare against Maqwatini Junior Primary School.

  • Cala Village Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maqwatini Junior Primary School, 1,213 compared with 60; is a public combined school, a different phase than Maqwatini Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqwatini Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Horizon Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maqwatini Junior Primary School, 954 compared with 60, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • L M Silingela Junior Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Maqwatini Junior Primary School, 952 compared with 60, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Cala Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maqwatini Junior Primary School, 930 compared with 60; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqwatini Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqwatini Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Maqwatini Junior Primary School, 511 compared with 60; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Maqwatini Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 83.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Maqwatini 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 Maqwatini Junior Primary School for 2027

Maqwatini Junior 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
Maqwatini Location , Cala, Cala, 5455
Postal
P O Box 1086, Cala, 5455
Telephone
047 878 0087
EMIS number
200600439

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Maqwatini 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 Maqwatini Junior Primary School directly, on 047 878 0087, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Maqwatini 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 Maqwatini Junior Primary School the best school in Cala?
No matric pass rate is on record for Maqwatini 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 Cala besides Maqwatini Junior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cala, including Cala Village Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Maqwatini Junior Primary School?
Maqwatini Junior Primary School reported 60 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Maqwatini Junior Primary School?
No. Maqwatini Junior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Maqwatini Junior Primary School a public or private school?
Maqwatini Junior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Maqwatini Junior Primary School?
You can call 047 878 0087. It is located at Maqwatini Location , Cala, Cala, 5455.
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