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Melisizwe Public Primary School

Public primary school · Motherwell, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Melisizwe Public Primary School is a public primary school based in Motherwell, Gqeberha. 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 Melisizwe Public Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Motherwell, Gqeberha, Melisizwe Public Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,181
Learners
28
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

Here is how Melisizwe Public Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nelson Mandela district.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Melisizwe Public Primary School's 1,181; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melisizwe Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melisizwe Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Melisizwe Public Primary School's 1,181; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melisizwe Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melisizwe Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Melisizwe Public Primary School's 1,181; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melisizwe Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melisizwe Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Melisizwe Public Primary School's 1,181; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melisizwe Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melisizwe Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is a similar size to Melisizwe Public Primary School, with 1,606 learners against 1,181, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

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

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Melisizwe Public Primary School's 1,181; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melisizwe Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melisizwe Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Melisizwe Public Primary School's 1,181; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melisizwe Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melisizwe Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Melisizwe Public Primary School's 1,181; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melisizwe Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melisizwe Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is a similar size to Melisizwe Public Primary School, with 1,606 learners against 1,181, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Melisizwe Public Primary School, at 1,601 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melisizwe Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melisizwe Public 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 Melisizwe Public Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Melisizwe Public 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
21 Masbhanka Street, N.u.10, Motherwell, 6211
Postal
P O Box 95, Swartkops, 6210
Telephone
041 465 5564
EMIS number
200100506

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Melisizwe Public 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 Melisizwe Public Primary School directly, on 041 465 5564, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Melisizwe Public 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 Melisizwe Public Primary School the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Melisizwe Public 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 Gqeberha besides Melisizwe Public Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Melisizwe Public Primary School?
Melisizwe Public Primary School reported 1,181 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 42 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 Melisizwe Public Primary School?
No. Melisizwe Public Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Melisizwe Public Primary School a public or private school?
Melisizwe Public Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Melisizwe Public Primary School?
You can call 041 465 5564. It is located at 21 Masbhanka Street, N.u.10, Motherwell, 6211.
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