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Mc Zitha Primary School

Public primary school · Kwalugedlane, Kwalugedlane, Mpumalanga · Ehlanzeni district (Unknown circuit)

Mc Zitha Primary School is a public primary school based in Kwalugedlane. Its last matric group achieved a 88.8% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Mc Zitha Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Kwalugedlane, Mc Zitha Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

1,704
Learners
45
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mc Zitha Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Mc Zitha Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Mc Zitha Primary School entered 188 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 88.8% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313012797.7%
202416816195.8%
202518816788.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mc Zitha Primary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics625487.1%
Mathematical Literacy1069185.8%
Physical Sciences625283.9%
Life Sciences16815189.9%
Agricultural Sciences16816095.2%
Geography16815391.1%
English First Additional Language168168100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Ehlanzeni district

Here is how Mc Zitha Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Ehlanzeni district.

  • Guduza Secondary School is a similar size to Mc Zitha Primary School, with 2,156 learners against 1,704; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mc Zitha Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.5% against Mc Zitha Primary School's 88.8%.
  • Njeyeza Secondary School is a similar size to Mc Zitha Primary School, with 2,008 learners against 1,704; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mc Zitha Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 63.2% against Mc Zitha Primary School's 88.8%.
  • Lekazi Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mc Zitha Primary School, at 1,879 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Boschrand Primary School is a similar size to Mc Zitha Primary School, with 1,858 learners against 1,704, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Tikhontele Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mc Zitha Primary School, at 1,844 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mc Zitha Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Mc Zitha Primary School's 88.8%.

Kwalugedlane

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

  • Shinyukane Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mc Zitha Primary School, at 1,813 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mc Zitha Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Mc Zitha Primary School's 88.8%.
  • Sekusile Primary School is a similar size to Mc Zitha Primary School, with 1,810 learners against 1,704, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Zibokwane Primary School is a similar size to Mc Zitha Primary School, with 1,497 learners against 1,704, and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Khula Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mc Zitha Primary School, at 1,402 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mc Zitha Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (88.8% against Mc Zitha Primary School's 88.8%).
  • Tonga View Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mc Zitha Primary School, at 1,293 learners, and charges fees under 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Stand No: 20, , Masibekela, 1342
Postal
Private Bag X X4006 Kwalugedlane Malelane 1341
Telephone
082 670 1023
EMIS number
800013847

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mc Zitha 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 Mc Zitha Primary School directly, on 082 670 1023, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mc Zitha 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 Mc Zitha Primary School the best school in Kwalugedlane?
On the numbers that are published, Mc Zitha Primary School's matric pass rate of 88.8% is lower than SHINYUKANE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 95.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Kwalugedlane besides Mc Zitha Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kwalugedlane, including Shinyukane Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mc Zitha Primary School?
Mc Zitha Primary School reported 1,704 learners and 45 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Mc Zitha Primary School?
Yes, Mc Zitha Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Mc Zitha Primary School's matric results like?
Mc Zitha Primary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.8%, in 2025. That's down from 97.7% in 2023.
Is Mc Zitha Primary School a public or private school?
Mc Zitha Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mc Zitha Primary School?
You can call 082 670 1023. It is located at Stand No: 20, , Masibekela, 1342.
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