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Mbodleni Primary School

Public primary school · Mount Frere, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West district (Unknown circuit)

Mbodleni Primary School is a public primary school in Mount Frere. 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 Mbodleni Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Mount Frere, Mbodleni Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

461
Learners
14
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Mbodleni Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

Here is how Mbodleni Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Alfred Nzo West district.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Mbodleni Primary School's 461; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbodleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbodleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Mbodleni Primary School's 461; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mbodleni Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbodleni Primary School, 1,671 compared with 461; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbodleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbodleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbodleni Primary School, 1,658 compared with 461; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbodleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbodleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbodleni Primary School, 1,612 compared with 461; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbodleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbodleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mount Frere

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

  • Dweba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,800 learners against Mbodleni Primary School's 461; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbodleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbodleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Mbodleni Primary School's 461; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbodleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbodleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbodleni Primary School, 1,658 compared with 461; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbodleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbodleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mbodleni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Mbodleni Primary School's 461; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbodleni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbodleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mahamane Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,357 learners against Mbodleni Primary School's 461; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mbodleni Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Mbodleni Primary School for 2027

Mbodleni 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
Mpendla A/A, Mbodleni , Mount Frere, 5090
Postal
P O Box 405, Mount Frere, 5090
Telephone
072 275 0500
EMIS number
200500621

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mbodleni 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 Mbodleni Primary School directly, on 072 275 0500, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mbodleni 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 Mbodleni Primary School the best school in Mount Frere?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mbodleni 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 Mount Frere besides Mbodleni Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mount Frere, including Dweba Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mbodleni Primary School?
Mbodleni Primary School reported 461 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Mbodleni Primary School?
No. Mbodleni Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mbodleni Primary School a public or private school?
Mbodleni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mbodleni Primary School?
You can call 072 275 0500. It is located at Mpendla A/A, Mbodleni , Mount Frere, 5090.
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