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Mfiki Primary School

Public primary school · Mf Location, Middledrift, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Mfiki Primary School, a public primary school serving Mf Location, Middledrift. 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 Mfiki Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Mfiki Primary School is a public primary school in Mf Location, Middledrift. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

174
Learners
5
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mfiki Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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 West district

5 other schools in Amathole West district, for comparison against Mfiki Primary School.

  • Kubusie Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mfiki Primary School, 1,224 compared with 174; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mfiki Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mfiki Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fundani High School teaches considerably more learners than Mfiki Primary School, 1,170 compared with 174; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mfiki Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mfiki Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School teaches considerably more learners than Mfiki Primary School, 1,020 compared with 174; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mfiki Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mfiki Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mfiki Primary School, 1,001 compared with 174; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mfiki Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mfiki Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 933 learners against Mfiki Primary School's 174; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mfiki Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mfiki Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Middledrift

Zooming into Middledrift, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mfiki Primary School.

  • Tom's Place Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mfiki Primary School, 550 compared with 174, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ntabenkonyana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 443 learners against Mfiki Primary School's 174; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mfiki Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mfiki Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mdibaniso Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 366 learners against Mfiki Primary School's 174; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mfiki Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 84.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mfiki Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • A M Tapa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 342 learners against Mfiki Primary School's 174; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mfiki Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mfiki Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kama High School sits in roughly the same size range as Mfiki Primary School, at 240 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mfiki Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mfiki Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Mfiki Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Mfiki 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
Mfiki Location, Middledrift, 5685
Postal
P O Box 65, Middledrift, 5685
Telephone
078 130 3601
EMIS number
200200466

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mfiki 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 Mfiki Primary School directly, on 078 130 3601, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mfiki 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 Mfiki Primary School the best school in Middledrift?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mfiki 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 Middledrift besides Mfiki Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Middledrift, including Tom's Place Primary School.
How big are the classes at Mfiki Primary School?
Mfiki Primary School reported 174 learners and 5 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 Mfiki Primary School?
No. Mfiki Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mfiki Primary School a public or private school?
Mfiki Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mfiki Primary School?
You can call 078 130 3601. It is located at Mfiki Location, Middledrift, 5685.
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