Melani Primary School is a public primary school based in Alice. 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 Melani Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Alice, Melani Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.
84
Learners
3
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding
No tuition fees
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Melani Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
District comparison
Amathole West district
5 other schools in Amathole West district, for comparison against Melani Primary School.
Kubusie Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against Melani Primary School's 84; is a public combined school, a different phase than Melani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Fundani High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,170 learners against Melani Primary School's 84; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Nathaniel Pamla High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,020 learners against Melani Primary School's 84; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Jongile Nompondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,001 learners against Melani Primary School's 84; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Sinethemba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Melani Primary School, 933 compared with 84; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Alice
And within Alice itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.
Imingcangathelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Melani Primary School, 687 compared with 84; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Enkwenkwezini Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Melani Primary School, 608 compared with 84; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Alice Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 577 learners against Melani Primary School's 84, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Jabavu High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 497 learners against Melani Primary School's 84; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Davidson Preparatory School is noticeably bigger, teaching 445 learners against Melani Primary School's 84, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Admissions
How to apply
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.
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 Melani Primary School directly, on 072 581 8570, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Melani 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 Melani Primary School the best school in Alice?
No matric pass rate is on record for Melani 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 Alice besides Melani Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Alice, including Imingcangathelo High School.
How big are the classes at Melani Primary School?
Melani Primary School reported 84 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Melani Primary School?
No. Melani Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Melani Primary School a public or private school?
Melani Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Melani Primary School?
You can call 072 581 8570. It is located at Melani Location, Alice, 5700.
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Melani Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Alice, Melani Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.
84
Learners
3
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding
No tuition fees
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Melani Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
Amathole West district
5 other schools in Amathole West district, for comparison against Melani Primary School.
Kubusie Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against Melani Primary School's 84; is a public combined school, a different phase than Melani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Fundani High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,170 learners against Melani Primary School's 84; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Nathaniel Pamla High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,020 learners against Melani Primary School's 84; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Jongile Nompondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,001 learners against Melani Primary School's 84; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Sinethemba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Melani Primary School, 933 compared with 84; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Alice
And within Alice itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.
Imingcangathelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Melani Primary School, 687 compared with 84; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Enkwenkwezini Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Melani Primary School, 608 compared with 84; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Alice Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 577 learners against Melani Primary School's 84, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Jabavu High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 497 learners against Melani Primary School's 84; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melani Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melani Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Davidson Preparatory School is noticeably bigger, teaching 445 learners against Melani Primary School's 84, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Admissions
How to apply
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.
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 Melani Primary School directly, on 072 581 8570, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Melani 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 Melani Primary School the best school in Alice?
No matric pass rate is on record for Melani 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 Alice besides Melani Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Alice, including Imingcangathelo High School.
How big are the classes at Melani Primary School?
Melani Primary School reported 84 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Melani Primary School?
No. Melani Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Melani Primary School a public or private school?
Melani Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Melani Primary School?
You can call 072 581 8570. It is located at Melani Location, Alice, 5700.
