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Mbabalana Senior Primary School

Public primary school · Port St Johns, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal district (Unknown circuit)

Mbabalana Senior Primary School is a public primary school based in Port St Johns. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Mbabalana Senior Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Port St Johns, Mbabalana Senior Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

305
Learners
7
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Or Tambo Coastal district

5 other schools in Or Tambo Coastal district, for comparison against Mbabalana Senior Primary School.

  • Toli Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,788 learners against Mbabalana Senior Primary School's 305; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbabalana Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbabalana 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 Mbabalana Senior Primary School's 305; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbabalana Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbabalana Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hillbrow Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbabalana Senior Primary School, 1,664 compared with 305; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbabalana Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbabalana Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndamase Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbabalana Senior Primary School, 1,657 compared with 305; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbabalana Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbabalana 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 Mbabalana Senior Primary School, 1,646 compared with 305; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbabalana Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbabalana Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Port St Johns

And within Port St Johns itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Sobaba Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbabalana Senior Primary School, 983 compared with 305; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbabalana Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 72.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbabalana Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Roman Catholic Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 896 learners against Mbabalana Senior Primary School's 305; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mbabalana Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ngubezulu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 879 learners against Mbabalana Senior Primary School's 305; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbabalana Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbabalana Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Majali Technical Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 819 learners against Mbabalana Senior Primary School's 305; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbabalana Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 67.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbabalana Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Port St Johns Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbabalana Senior Primary School, 782 compared with 305; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mbabalana Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Mbabalana Senior Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Mbabalana Senior 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
Macibi A/A, Mbabalana Location, Port St Johns, 5120
Postal
P O Box 157, Port St Johns, 5120
Telephone
083 520 4073
EMIS number
200400522

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mbabalana 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 Mbabalana Senior Primary School directly, on 083 520 4073, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mbabalana 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 Mbabalana Senior Primary School the best school in Port St Johns?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mbabalana 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 Port St Johns besides Mbabalana Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Port St Johns, including Sobaba Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mbabalana Senior Primary School?
Mbabalana Senior Primary School reported 305 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 44 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 Mbabalana Senior Primary School?
No. Mbabalana Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mbabalana Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Mbabalana Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mbabalana Senior Primary School?
You can call 083 520 4073. It is located at Macibi A/A, Mbabalana Location, Port St Johns, 5120.
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