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Masonwabe Primary School

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

Welcome to Masonwabe Primary School, a public primary school serving Masonwabenathi, Engcobo. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Masonwabe Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Masonwabe Primary School is a public primary school in Masonwabenathi, Engcobo. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

775
Learners
23
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Masonwabe 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 East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Chris Hani East district with Masonwabe Primary School.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Masonwabe Primary School, 1,527 compared with 775; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Masonwabe Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Masonwabe Primary School's 775; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Masonwabe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Masonwabe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School teaches considerably more learners than Masonwabe Primary School, 1,400 compared with 775; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Masonwabe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Masonwabe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Masonwabe Primary School, 1,310 compared with 775; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Masonwabe Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Masonwabe Primary School, 1,219 compared with 775; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Masonwabe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Masonwabe Primary 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 Masonwabe Primary School.

  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Masonwabe Primary School's 775; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Masonwabe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Masonwabe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Masonwabe Primary School, 1,310 compared with 775; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Masonwabe Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Masonwabe Primary School, 1,219 compared with 775; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Masonwabe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Masonwabe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Masonwabe Primary School, 1,122 compared with 775; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Masonwabe Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tembeni Senior Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Masonwabe Primary 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 Masonwabe Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Masonwabe 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
Masonwabenathi Township, Ngcobo, Ngcobo, 5050
Postal
P O Box 206, Engcobo, 5050
Telephone
047 548 6002
EMIS number
200400506

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Masonwabe 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 Masonwabe Primary School directly, on 047 548 6002, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Masonwabe 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 Masonwabe Primary School the best school in Engcobo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Masonwabe 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 Engcobo besides Masonwabe Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Engcobo, including Sitoza Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Masonwabe Primary School?
Masonwabe Primary School reported 775 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Masonwabe Primary School?
No. Masonwabe Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Masonwabe Primary School a public or private school?
Masonwabe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Masonwabe Primary School?
You can call 047 548 6002. It is located at Masonwabenathi Township, Ngcobo, Ngcobo, 5050.
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