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Mpatiswa Senior Primary School

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

Welcome to Mpatiswa Senior Primary School, a public primary school serving Ngqeleni, Mthatha. 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 Mpatiswa Senior Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Mpatiswa Senior Primary School is a public primary school in Ngqeleni, Mthatha. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

155
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mpatiswa 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 Mpatiswa Senior Primary School.

  • Toli Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpatiswa Senior Primary School, 1,788 compared with 155; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mpatiswa Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mpatiswa 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 Mpatiswa Senior Primary School, 1,734 compared with 155; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mpatiswa Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mpatiswa 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 Mpatiswa Senior Primary School's 155; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mpatiswa Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mpatiswa 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 Mpatiswa Senior Primary School's 155; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mpatiswa Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mpatiswa 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 Mpatiswa Senior Primary School's 155; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mpatiswa Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mpatiswa Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mthatha

Zooming into Mthatha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mpatiswa Senior Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpatiswa Senior Primary School, 2,172 compared with 155; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mpatiswa Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mpatiswa Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Mpatiswa Senior Primary School's 155; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mpatiswa Senior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mpatiswa Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Mpatiswa Senior Primary School, 1,910 compared with 155, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Mpatiswa Senior Primary School, 1,870 compared with 155; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mpatiswa Senior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mpatiswa Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School teaches considerably more learners than Mpatiswa Senior Primary School, 1,817 compared with 155; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mpatiswa Senior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mpatiswa Senior 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 Mpatiswa Senior Primary School for 2027

Because Mpatiswa Senior Primary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mqwangqweni A/A, Ngqeleni, 5140
Postal
Mpatiswa Sps , Box 415 , Ngqeleni, 5140
Telephone
083 433 5626
EMIS number
200400640

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mpatiswa 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 Mpatiswa Senior Primary School directly, on 083 433 5626, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mpatiswa 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 Mpatiswa Senior Primary School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mpatiswa 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 Mthatha besides Mpatiswa Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mpatiswa Senior Primary School?
Mpatiswa Senior Primary School reported 155 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Mpatiswa Senior Primary School?
No. Mpatiswa Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mpatiswa Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Mpatiswa Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mpatiswa Senior Primary School?
You can call 083 433 5626. It is located at Mqwangqweni A/A, Ngqeleni, 5140.
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