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Mbilini Primary Junior School

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

Mbilini Primary Junior School is a public primary school based in Engcobo. 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 Mbilini Primary Junior School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Engcobo, Mbilini Primary Junior School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

150
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Chris Hani East district

5 other schools in Chris Hani East district, for comparison against Mbilini Primary Junior School.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Mbilini Primary Junior School's 150; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbilini Primary Junior School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbilini Primary Junior School, 1,513 compared with 150; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbilini Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbilini Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Mbilini Primary Junior School's 150; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbilini Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbilini Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,310 learners against Mbilini Primary Junior School's 150; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbilini Primary Junior School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Mbilini Primary Junior School's 150; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbilini Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbilini Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Engcobo

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

  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbilini Primary Junior School, 1,513 compared with 150; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbilini Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbilini Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,310 learners against Mbilini Primary Junior School's 150; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbilini Primary Junior School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Mbilini Primary Junior School's 150; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbilini Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbilini Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,122 learners against Mbilini Primary Junior School's 150; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbilini Primary Junior School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Tembeni Senior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 903 learners against Mbilini Primary Junior School's 150, 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 Mbilini Primary Junior School for 2027

As a public school, Mbilini Primary Junior 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
Mbilini Location, Ngcobo, 5050
Postal
P O Box 49, Engcobo, 5050
Telephone
078 462 4305
EMIS number
200400534

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mbilini Primary Junior 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 Mbilini Primary Junior School directly, on 078 462 4305, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mbilini Primary Junior 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 Mbilini Primary Junior School the best school in Engcobo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mbilini Primary Junior 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 Mbilini Primary Junior School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Engcobo, including Sitoza Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mbilini Primary Junior School?
Mbilini Primary Junior School reported 150 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Mbilini Primary Junior School?
No. Mbilini Primary Junior School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mbilini Primary Junior School a public or private school?
Mbilini Primary Junior School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mbilini Primary Junior School?
You can call 078 462 4305. It is located at Mbilini Location, Ngcobo, 5050.
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