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Mbambeni Senior Primary School

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

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

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

72
Learners
5
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Or Tambo Coastal district

Here is how Mbambeni 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 Mbambeni Senior Primary School's 72; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbambeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbambeni 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 Mbambeni Senior Primary School's 72; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbambeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbambeni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hillbrow Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbambeni Senior Primary School, 1,664 compared with 72; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbambeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbambeni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndamase Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbambeni Senior Primary School, 1,657 compared with 72; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbambeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbambeni 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 Mbambeni Senior Primary School, 1,646 compared with 72; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbambeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbambeni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Ngqeleni

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

  • Nogemane Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbambeni Senior Primary School, 1,633 compared with 72; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbambeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbambeni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gxaba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbambeni Senior Primary School, 1,400 compared with 72; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbambeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 83.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbambeni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dalibunga Comprehensive High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,380 learners against Mbambeni Senior Primary School's 72; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbambeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 65.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbambeni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbambeni Senior Primary School, 1,261 compared with 72; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbambeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 75.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbambeni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntapane Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,035 learners against Mbambeni Senior Primary School's 72; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mbambeni 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 Mbambeni Senior Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Mbambeni 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
Mfundweni A/A Ngonyameni, Ngqeleni, 5140
Postal
P O Box 138, Ngqeleni, 5140
Telephone
073 482 2792
EMIS number
200400523

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mbambeni 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 Mbambeni Senior Primary School directly, on 073 482 2792, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mbambeni 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 Mbambeni Senior Primary School the best school in Ngqeleni?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mbambeni 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 Ngqeleni besides Mbambeni Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ngqeleni, including Nogemane Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mbambeni Senior Primary School?
Mbambeni Senior Primary School reported 72 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 14 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 Mbambeni Senior Primary School?
No. Mbambeni Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mbambeni Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Mbambeni Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mbambeni Senior Primary School?
You can call 073 482 2792. It is located at Mfundweni A/A Ngonyameni, Ngqeleni, 5140.
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