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Mbekweni Senior Primary School

Public primary school · Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Mbekweni Senior Primary School, a public primary school serving Umtata, Mthatha. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Mbekweni Senior Primary School is a public primary school in Umtata, Mthatha. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

223
Learners
7
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mbekweni Senior 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

Or Tambo Inland district

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

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbekweni Senior Primary School, 2,172 compared with 223; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbekweni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbekweni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,116 learners against Mbekweni Senior Primary School's 223; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbekweni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbekweni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Mbekweni Senior Primary School's 223; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbekweni Senior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbekweni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Mbekweni Senior Primary School, 1,910 compared with 223, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Mbekweni Senior Primary School, 1,870 compared with 223; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbekweni Senior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbekweni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mthatha

Zooming into Mthatha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mbekweni Senior Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbekweni Senior Primary School, 2,172 compared with 223; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbekweni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbekweni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Mbekweni Senior Primary School's 223; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbekweni Senior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbekweni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Mbekweni Senior Primary School, 1,910 compared with 223, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Mbekweni Senior Primary School, 1,870 compared with 223; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbekweni Senior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbekweni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School teaches considerably more learners than Mbekweni Senior Primary School, 1,817 compared with 223; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mbekweni Senior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbekweni Senior 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 Mbekweni Senior Primary School for 2027

Mbekweni 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
Maqhinebeni Loc, Mthatha, 5099
Postal
P O Box 53143, Umtata, 5099
Telephone
073 787 7551
EMIS number
200400531

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mbekweni 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 Mbekweni Senior Primary School directly, on 073 787 7551, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mbekweni Senior 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 Mbekweni Senior Primary School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mbekweni 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 Mthatha besides Mbekweni Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mbekweni Senior Primary School?
Mbekweni Senior Primary School reported 223 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Mbekweni Senior Primary School?
No. Mbekweni Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mbekweni Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Mbekweni Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mbekweni Senior Primary School?
You can call 073 787 7551. It is located at Maqhinebeni Loc, Mthatha, 5099.
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