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Mgwalana Primary School

Public primary school · Peddie, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

Mgwalana Primary School is a public primary school based in Peddie. 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 Mgwalana Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Peddie, Mgwalana Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

68
Learners
3
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Mgwalana 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 Mgwalana Primary School.

  • Kubusie Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against Mgwalana Primary School's 68; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mgwalana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mgwalana 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 Mgwalana Primary School's 68; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mgwalana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mgwalana 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 Mgwalana Primary School's 68; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mgwalana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mgwalana 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 Mgwalana Primary School's 68; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mgwalana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mgwalana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Mgwalana Primary School, 933 compared with 68; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mgwalana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mgwalana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Peddie

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

  • Nathaniel Pamla High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,020 learners against Mgwalana Primary School's 68; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mgwalana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mgwalana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Amazizi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mgwalana Primary School, 823 compared with 68; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mgwalana Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mgwalana Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • German Village Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mgwalana Primary School, 670 compared with 68; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mgwalana Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ayliff Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mgwalana Primary School, 554 compared with 68, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Fezeka Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mgwalana Primary School, 530 compared with 68, 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 Mgwalana Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Mgwalana 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
Mgwalana Location, Peddie, 5640
Postal
P.o.box.223, Peddie, Peddie, 5640
Telephone
082 708 5917
EMIS number
200200475

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mgwalana 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 Mgwalana Primary School directly, on 082 708 5917, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mgwalana 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 Mgwalana Primary School the best school in Peddie?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mgwalana 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 Peddie besides Mgwalana Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Peddie, including Nathaniel Pamla High School.
How big are the classes at Mgwalana Primary School?
Mgwalana Primary School reported 68 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Mgwalana Primary School?
No. Mgwalana Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mgwalana Primary School a public or private school?
Mgwalana Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mgwalana Primary School?
You can call 082 708 5917. It is located at Mgwalana Location, Peddie, 5640.
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