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Mbombo Primary School

Public primary school · Tabankulu, Mount Frere, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

Mbombo Primary School is a public primary school in Tabankulu, 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 Mbombo Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Tabankulu, Mount Frere, Mbombo Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

301
Learners
9
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

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

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Mbombo Primary School's 301; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbombo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbombo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbombo Primary School, 2,116 compared with 301; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbombo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbombo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Mbombo Primary School, 1,950 compared with 301; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbombo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbombo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Mbombo Primary School's 301, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against Mbombo Primary School's 301; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbombo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbombo 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 Mbombo Primary School's 301; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbombo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbombo 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 Mbombo Primary School's 301; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbombo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbombo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mbombo Primary School, 1,658 compared with 301; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbombo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbombo 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 Mbombo Primary School's 301; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mbombo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mbombo 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 Mbombo Primary School's 301; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mbombo 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 Mbombo Primary School for 2027

Mbombo 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
Ncumbe A/A, Cweraland Area, Tabankulu, 5090
Postal
P O Box 92439, Mount Frere, Mount Frere, 5090
Telephone
072 226 8976
EMIS number
200500623

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mbombo 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 Mbombo Primary School directly, on 072 226 8976, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mbombo 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 Mbombo Primary School the best school in Mount Frere?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mbombo 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 Mbombo 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 Mbombo Primary School?
Mbombo Primary School reported 301 learners and 9 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 Mbombo Primary School?
No. Mbombo Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mbombo Primary School a public or private school?
Mbombo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mbombo Primary School?
You can call 072 226 8976. It is located at Ncumbe A/A, Cweraland Area, Tabankulu, 5090.
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