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Mlatha Senior Primary School

Public primary school · Ngqeleni, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal district (Unknown circuit)

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

Mlatha Senior Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Ngqeleni. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

141
Learners
6
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mlatha Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Or Tambo Coastal district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Or Tambo Coastal district with Mlatha Senior Primary School.

  • Toli Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mlatha Senior Primary School, 1,788 compared with 141; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mlatha Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mlatha Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Chief Henry Bokleni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mlatha Senior Primary School, 1,734 compared with 141; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mlatha Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mlatha Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hillbrow Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,664 learners against Mlatha Senior Primary School's 141; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mlatha Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mlatha Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndamase Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,657 learners against Mlatha Senior Primary School's 141; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mlatha Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mlatha Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Victor Poto Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Mlatha Senior Primary School's 141; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mlatha Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mlatha Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Ngqeleni

Zooming into Ngqeleni, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mlatha Senior Primary School.

  • Nogemane Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,633 learners against Mlatha Senior Primary School's 141; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mlatha Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mlatha Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gxaba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Mlatha Senior Primary School's 141; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mlatha Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 83.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mlatha Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dalibunga Comprehensive High School teaches considerably more learners than Mlatha Senior Primary School, 1,380 compared with 141; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mlatha Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 65.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mlatha Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pondolwendlovu Comm Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,261 learners against Mlatha Senior Primary School's 141; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mlatha Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 75.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mlatha Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntapane Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mlatha Senior Primary School, 1,035 compared with 141; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mlatha Senior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Mlatha Senior Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Mlatha Senior 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
Nqanda A/A, Ndonga Loc, Ngqeleni, 5140
Postal
Private Bag X2126, Ngqeleni, 5140
Telephone
047 552 2111
EMIS number
200400615

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mlatha Senior 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 Mlatha Senior Primary School directly, on 047 552 2111, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mlatha Senior 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 Mlatha Senior Primary School the best school in Ngqeleni?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mlatha Senior 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 Ngqeleni besides Mlatha Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ngqeleni, including Nogemane Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mlatha Senior Primary School?
Mlatha Senior Primary School reported 141 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Mlatha Senior Primary School?
No. Mlatha Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mlatha Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Mlatha Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mlatha Senior Primary School?
You can call 047 552 2111. It is located at Nqanda A/A, Ndonga Loc, Ngqeleni, 5140.
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