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Melibuwa Senior Primary School

Public primary school · Elliotdale, Eastern Cape · Amathole East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Melibuwa Senior Primary School, a public primary school serving Elliotdale. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Melibuwa Senior Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Melibuwa Senior Primary School is a public primary school in Elliotdale. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

132
Learners
8
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Melibuwa Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Amathole East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Amathole East district with Melibuwa Senior Primary School.

  • Mida School teaches considerably more learners than Melibuwa Senior Primary School, 1,728 compared with 132; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melibuwa Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngubetole Bam Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,642 learners against Melibuwa Senior Primary School's 132; is a public combined school, a different phase than Melibuwa Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,629 learners against Melibuwa Senior Primary School's 132; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melibuwa Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melibuwa Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Butterworth High School teaches considerably more learners than Melibuwa Senior Primary School, 1,558 compared with 132; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melibuwa Senior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melibuwa Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Melibuwa Senior Primary School, 1,145 compared with 132; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melibuwa Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melibuwa Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Elliotdale

Zooming into Elliotdale, here are 5 other schools to compare against Melibuwa Senior Primary School.

  • Gwebityala Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,068 learners against Melibuwa Senior Primary School's 132; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melibuwa Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melibuwa Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ganizulu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,022 learners against Melibuwa Senior Primary School's 132; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melibuwa Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melibuwa Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elliotdale Technical Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 912 learners against Melibuwa Senior Primary School's 132; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melibuwa Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melibuwa Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jalamba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Melibuwa Senior Primary School, 831 compared with 132; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melibuwa Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melibuwa Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gwebindlala Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 764 learners against Melibuwa Senior Primary School's 132; is a public combined school, a different phase than Melibuwa Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Melibuwa Senior Primary School for 2027

Melibuwa Senior 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
Melibuwa, Elliotdale, Elliotdale, 5070
Postal
Private Bag X506, Mkatazo Store, 5070
Telephone
083 238 1857
EMIS number
200400573

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Melibuwa Senior 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 Melibuwa Senior Primary School directly, on 083 238 1857, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Melibuwa Senior Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Melibuwa Senior Primary School the best school in Elliotdale?
No matric pass rate is on record for Melibuwa Senior 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 Elliotdale besides Melibuwa Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Elliotdale, including Gwebityala Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Melibuwa Senior Primary School?
Melibuwa Senior Primary School reported 132 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Melibuwa Senior Primary School?
No. Melibuwa Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Melibuwa Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Melibuwa Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Melibuwa Senior Primary School?
You can call 083 238 1857. It is located at Melibuwa, Elliotdale, Elliotdale, 5070.
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