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Mngceleni Primary School

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

Welcome to Mngceleni Primary School, a public primary school serving Tsolo, Qumbu. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Mngceleni Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Mngceleni Primary School is a public primary school in Tsolo, Qumbu. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

93
Learners
6
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mngceleni 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

Or Tambo Coastal district

5 other schools in Or Tambo Coastal district, for comparison against Mngceleni Primary School.

  • Toli Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mngceleni Primary School, 1,788 compared with 93; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mngceleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mngceleni 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 Mngceleni Primary School, 1,734 compared with 93; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mngceleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mngceleni 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 Mngceleni Primary School's 93; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mngceleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mngceleni 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 Mngceleni Primary School's 93; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mngceleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mngceleni 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 Mngceleni Primary School's 93; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mngceleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mngceleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Qumbu

Zooming into Qumbu, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mngceleni Primary School.

  • Qumbu Village Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,690 learners against Mngceleni Primary School's 93; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mngceleni Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Qumbu Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mngceleni Primary School, 1,468 compared with 93; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mngceleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 63% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mngceleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mngceleni Primary School, 1,332 compared with 93; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mngceleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 61.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mngceleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Shawbury Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mngceleni Primary School, 1,294 compared with 93; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mngceleni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 86.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mngceleni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • General Maqhutyana Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 994 learners against Mngceleni Primary School's 93; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mngceleni Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mngceleni 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 Mngceleni Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Mngceleni 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
Gungululu A/A, Tsolo, 5170
Postal
P.o. Box 73, Mngceleni A/A, Tsolo, 5170,
Telephone
063 502 1506
EMIS number
200400623

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mngceleni 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 Mngceleni Primary School directly, on 063 502 1506, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mngceleni 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 Mngceleni Primary School the best school in Qumbu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mngceleni 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 Qumbu besides Mngceleni Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Qumbu, including Qumbu Village Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mngceleni Primary School?
Mngceleni Primary School reported 93 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Mngceleni Primary School?
No. Mngceleni Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mngceleni Primary School a public or private school?
Mngceleni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mngceleni Primary School?
You can call 063 502 1506. It is located at Gungululu A/A, Tsolo, 5170.
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