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Mceula Primary School

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

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

In Cala, Mceula Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

129
Learners
5
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Mceula Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Chris Hani East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Chris Hani East district with Mceula Primary School.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Mceula Primary School's 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mceula Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mceula Primary School, 1,513 compared with 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mceula Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mceula Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Mceula Primary School's 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mceula Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mceula Primary 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 Mceula Primary School's 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mceula Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Mceula Primary School's 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mceula Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mceula Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cala

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

  • Cala Village Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,213 learners against Mceula Primary School's 129; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mceula Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mceula Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • New Horizon Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 954 learners against Mceula Primary School's 129, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • L M Silingela Junior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 952 learners against Mceula Primary School's 129, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Cala Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 930 learners against Mceula Primary School's 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mceula Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mceula Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Am Zantsi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 511 learners against Mceula Primary School's 129; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mceula Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 83.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mceula Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Mceula Primary School for 2027

Mceula 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
Mceula Location, Cala, Cala, 5455
Postal
P O Box 830, Cala, 5455
Telephone
063 502 1870
EMIS number
200600469

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mceula 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 Mceula Primary School directly, on 063 502 1870, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mceula 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 Mceula Primary School the best school in Cala?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mceula 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 Cala besides Mceula Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cala, including Cala Village Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mceula Primary School?
Mceula Primary School reported 129 learners and 5 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 Mceula Primary School?
No. Mceula Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mceula Primary School a public or private school?
Mceula Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mceula Primary School?
You can call 063 502 1870. It is located at Mceula Location, Cala, Cala, 5455.
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