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Mcwakumbana Primary School

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

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

Located in Tsolo, Mcwakumbana Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

174
Learners
7
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

Here is how Mcwakumbana 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 Mcwakumbana Primary School's 174; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mcwakumbana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mcwakumbana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mcwakumbana Primary School, 2,116 compared with 174; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mcwakumbana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mcwakumbana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Mcwakumbana Primary School, 1,950 compared with 174; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mcwakumbana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mcwakumbana 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 Mcwakumbana Primary School's 174, 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 Mcwakumbana Primary School's 174; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mcwakumbana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mcwakumbana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Tsolo

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

  • K T Mchasa Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,337 learners against Mcwakumbana Primary School's 174; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mcwakumbana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 81.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mcwakumbana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongilizwe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,289 learners against Mcwakumbana Primary School's 174; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mcwakumbana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 70% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mcwakumbana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Drc Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mcwakumbana Primary School, 1,092 compared with 174, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Jenca Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 809 learners against Mcwakumbana Primary School's 174; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mcwakumbana Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 91.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mcwakumbana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tsolo High School teaches considerably more learners than Mcwakumbana Primary School, 732 compared with 174; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mcwakumbana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mcwakumbana 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 Mcwakumbana Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Mcwakumbana Primary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Qanda Location, Tsolo, Tsolo, 5170
Postal
P.o.box 347, Tsolo, 5170
Telephone
071 340 1831
EMIS number
200400556

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mcwakumbana 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 Mcwakumbana Primary School directly, on 071 340 1831, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mcwakumbana 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 Mcwakumbana Primary School the best school in Tsolo?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mcwakumbana 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 Mcwakumbana 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 Mcwakumbana Primary School?
Mcwakumbana Primary School reported 174 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Mcwakumbana Primary School?
No. Mcwakumbana Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mcwakumbana Primary School a public or private school?
Mcwakumbana Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mcwakumbana Primary School?
You can call 071 340 1831. It is located at Qanda Location, Tsolo, Tsolo, 5170.
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