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Mkapusi Primary School

Public primary school · Lady Frere, Lady Frere, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

In Lady Frere, Mkapusi Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Mkapusi Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Mkapusi Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Lady Frere. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

175
Learners
9
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mkapusi 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

Chris Hani West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Chris Hani West district with Mkapusi Primary School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Mkapusi Primary School's 175; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mkapusi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mkapusi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against Mkapusi Primary School's 175; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mkapusi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mkapusi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,349 learners against Mkapusi Primary School's 175, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Mkapusi Primary School's 175, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Mkapusi Primary School, 1,267 compared with 175; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mkapusi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mkapusi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Lady Frere

Zooming into Lady Frere, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mkapusi Primary School.

  • Ntsonkotha Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 789 learners against Mkapusi Primary School's 175; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mkapusi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 95.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mkapusi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lady Frere Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Mkapusi Primary School, 744 compared with 175, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mount Arthur Girls High School teaches considerably more learners than Mkapusi Primary School, 555 compared with 175; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mkapusi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 75.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mkapusi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tambekile Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 509 learners against Mkapusi Primary School's 175; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mkapusi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mkapusi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cacadu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 495 learners against Mkapusi Primary School's 175; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mkapusi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 96.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mkapusi 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 Mkapusi Primary School for 2027

Because Mkapusi Primary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mkapusi, Mkapusi A/*A, Lady Frere, 5410
Postal
P O Box 2, Lady Frere, Lady Frere, 5410
Telephone
047 878 0087
EMIS number
200601015

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mkapusi 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 Mkapusi Primary School directly, on 047 878 0087, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mkapusi 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 Mkapusi Primary School the best school in Lady Frere?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mkapusi 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 Lady Frere besides Mkapusi Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Lady Frere, including Ntsonkotha Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mkapusi Primary School?
Mkapusi Primary School reported 175 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Mkapusi Primary School?
No. Mkapusi Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mkapusi Primary School a public or private school?
Mkapusi Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mkapusi Primary School?
You can call 047 878 0087. It is located at Mkapusi, Mkapusi A/*A, Lady Frere, 5410.
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