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Melumzi Primary School

Public primary school · Kwanobuhle, Kariega, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Melumzi Primary School is a public primary school in Kwanobuhle, Kariega. 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 Melumzi Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Kwanobuhle, Kariega, Melumzi Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

797
Learners
23
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nelson Mandela district with Melumzi Primary School.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Melumzi Primary School's 797; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melumzi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melumzi 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 Melumzi Primary School's 797; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melumzi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melumzi 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 Melumzi Primary School's 797; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melumzi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melumzi 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 Melumzi Primary School's 797; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melumzi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melumzi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Melumzi Primary School's 797, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Kariega

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

  • Uitenhage Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,338 learners against Melumzi Primary School's 797, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Melumzi Primary School, 1,275 compared with 797; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melumzi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 70.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melumzi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,249 learners against Melumzi Primary School's 797; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melumzi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melumzi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gamble Street Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,233 learners against Melumzi Primary School's 797; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Melumzi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 71.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Melumzi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Noninzi Luzipho Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,215 learners against Melumzi Primary School's 797, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Melumzi Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Melumzi 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
26A Jonas Street, Kwanobuhle, Kariega, 6242
Postal
P O Box 4183, Kwanobuhle, 6242
Telephone
041 450 7105
EMIS number
200100507

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Melumzi 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 Melumzi Primary School directly, on 041 450 7105, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Melumzi 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 Melumzi Primary School the best school in Kariega?
No matric pass rate is on record for Melumzi 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 Kariega besides Melumzi Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kariega, including Uitenhage Primary School.
How big are the classes at Melumzi Primary School?
Melumzi Primary School reported 797 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Melumzi Primary School?
No. Melumzi Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Melumzi Primary School a public or private school?
Melumzi Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Melumzi Primary School?
You can call 041 450 7105. It is located at 26A Jonas Street, Kwanobuhle, Kariega, 6242.
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