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Mkhitha Primary School

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

In Queenstown, Mkhitha 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 Mkhitha Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Mkhitha Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Queenstown. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

334
Learners
10
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mkhitha 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

Chris Hani West district

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

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Mkhitha Primary School's 334; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mkhitha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mkhitha 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 Mkhitha Primary School's 334; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mkhitha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mkhitha 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 Mkhitha Primary School's 334, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Mkhitha Primary School's 334, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Mkhitha Primary School, 1,267 compared with 334; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mkhitha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mkhitha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Queenstown

Zooming into Queenstown, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mkhitha Primary School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Mkhitha Primary School's 334; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mkhitha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mkhitha 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 Mkhitha Primary School's 334; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mkhitha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mkhitha 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 Mkhitha Primary School's 334, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Mkhitha Primary School, 1,267 compared with 334; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mkhitha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mkhitha Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • John Noah High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,203 learners against Mkhitha Primary School's 334; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mkhitha Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mkhitha 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 Mkhitha Primary School for 2027

Mkhitha Primary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Zola Village, Ntabethemba, 5365
Postal
P O Box 528, Queenstown, 5320
EMIS number
200600491

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mkhitha Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Mkhitha Primary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Mkhitha 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 Mkhitha Primary School the best school in Queenstown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mkhitha 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 Queenstown besides Mkhitha Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Queenstown, including Luvuyo Lerumo High School.
How big are the classes at Mkhitha Primary School?
Mkhitha Primary School reported 334 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Mkhitha Primary School?
No. Mkhitha Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mkhitha Primary School a public or private school?
Mkhitha Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mkhitha Primary School?
It is located at Zola Village, Ntabethemba, 5365.
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