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Mncwasa Primary School

Public primary school · Mqanduli, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

Mncwasa Primary School is a public primary school in Mqanduli. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Mncwasa Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Mqanduli, Mncwasa Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

237
Learners
9
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Mncwasa Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

5 other schools in Or Tambo Inland district, for comparison against Mncwasa Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Mncwasa Primary School's 237; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mncwasa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mncwasa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mncwasa Primary School, 2,116 compared with 237; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mncwasa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mncwasa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Mncwasa Primary School, 1,950 compared with 237; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mncwasa Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mncwasa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Mncwasa Primary School's 237, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against Mncwasa Primary School's 237; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mncwasa Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mncwasa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mqanduli

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

  • Dudumayo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mncwasa Primary School, 1,336 compared with 237; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mncwasa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 76.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mncwasa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pangindlela Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mncwasa Primary School, 1,318 compared with 237; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mncwasa Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tyelinzima High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,142 learners against Mncwasa Primary School's 237; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mncwasa Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 73.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mncwasa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Upper Mpako Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,126 learners against Mncwasa Primary School's 237; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mncwasa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 65.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mncwasa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bazindlovu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mncwasa Primary School, 1,021 compared with 237; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mncwasa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 63.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mncwasa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Mncwasa Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Mncwasa 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
Mncwasa Location, Mqanduli, Mqanduli, 5080
Postal
P O Box 74 5080
Telephone
083 389 9094
EMIS number
200400619

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mncwasa 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 Mncwasa Primary School directly, on 083 389 9094, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mncwasa 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 Mncwasa Primary School the best school in Mqanduli?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mncwasa 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 Mqanduli besides Mncwasa Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mqanduli, including Dudumayo Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mncwasa Primary School?
Mncwasa Primary School reported 237 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Mncwasa Primary School?
No. Mncwasa Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mncwasa Primary School a public or private school?
Mncwasa Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mncwasa Primary School?
You can call 083 389 9094. It is located at Mncwasa Location, Mqanduli, Mqanduli, 5080.
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