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Mbinja Primary School

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

In Tsolo, Mbinja Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Mbinja Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Mbinja Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Tsolo. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

105
Learners
4
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mbinja Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

5 other schools in Or Tambo Inland district, for comparison against Mbinja Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbinja Primary School, 2,172 compared with 105; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbinja Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbinja 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 Mbinja Primary School's 105; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbinja Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbinja 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 Mbinja Primary School's 105; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbinja Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbinja Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Mbinja Primary School, 1,910 compared with 105, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Mbinja Primary School, 1,870 compared with 105; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbinja Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbinja Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Tsolo

Zooming into Tsolo, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mbinja Primary School.

  • K T Mchasa Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbinja Primary School, 1,337 compared with 105; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbinja Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbinja Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongilizwe Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbinja Primary School, 1,289 compared with 105; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbinja Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 70% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbinja Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Drc Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,092 learners against Mbinja Primary School's 105, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Jenca Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbinja Primary School, 809 compared with 105; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbinja Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbinja Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tsolo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 732 learners against Mbinja Primary School's 105; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbinja Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbinja 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 Mbinja Primary School for 2027

Mbinja 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
Mbinja A/A, Tsolo, Tsolo, 5170
Postal
P.o. Box 248, Tsolo, 5170,
Telephone
083 593 7808
EMIS number
200401316

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mbinja 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 Mbinja Primary School directly, on 083 593 7808, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mbinja 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 Mbinja Primary School the best school in Tsolo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mbinja 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 Tsolo besides Mbinja Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Tsolo, including K T Mchasa Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mbinja Primary School?
Mbinja Primary School reported 105 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Mbinja Primary School?
No. Mbinja Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mbinja Primary School a public or private school?
Mbinja Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mbinja Primary School?
You can call 083 593 7808. It is located at Mbinja A/A, Tsolo, Tsolo, 5170.
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