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Mlungisi Public School

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

In Cumakala, Stutterheim, Mlungisi Public 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 Mlungisi Public School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Mlungisi Public School is a public primary school serving families in and around Cumakala, Stutterheim. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

568
Learners
15
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mlungisi Public 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

Here is how Mlungisi Public School compares with 5 other schools listed under Amathole West district.

  • Kubusie Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mlungisi Public School, 1,224 compared with 568; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mlungisi Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mlungisi Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fundani High School teaches considerably more learners than Mlungisi Public School, 1,170 compared with 568; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mlungisi Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mlungisi Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School teaches considerably more learners than Mlungisi Public School, 1,020 compared with 568; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mlungisi Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mlungisi Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mlungisi Public School, 1,001 compared with 568; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mlungisi Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mlungisi Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 933 learners against Mlungisi Public School's 568; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mlungisi Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mlungisi Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Stutterheim

Zooming into Stutterheim, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mlungisi Public School.

  • Kubusie Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Mlungisi Public School, 1,224 compared with 568; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mlungisi Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mlungisi Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mlungisi Public School, 1,001 compared with 568; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mlungisi Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mlungisi Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 933 learners against Mlungisi Public School's 568; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mlungisi Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mlungisi Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Stutterheim High School is a similar size to Mlungisi Public School, with 790 learners against 568; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mlungisi Public School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mlungisi Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Amatolaville Junior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mlungisi Public School, at 545 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mlungisi Public 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 Mlungisi Public School for 2027

Mlungisi Public 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
1873, Stutterheim, Stutterheim, 4930
Postal
P.o. Box 22 Stutterheim, Stutterheim, 4930
Telephone
078 139 8583
EMIS number
200200486

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mlungisi Public 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 Mlungisi Public School directly, on 078 139 8583, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mlungisi Public 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 Mlungisi Public School the best school in Stutterheim?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mlungisi Public 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 Stutterheim besides Mlungisi Public School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Stutterheim, including Kubusie Combined School.
How big are the classes at Mlungisi Public School?
Mlungisi Public School reported 568 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Mlungisi Public School?
No. Mlungisi Public School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mlungisi Public School a public or private school?
Mlungisi Public School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mlungisi Public School?
You can call 078 139 8583. It is located at 1873, Stutterheim, Stutterheim, 4930.
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