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Mpenkulu Primary School

Public primary school · Bizana, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Mpenkulu Primary School, a public primary school serving Bizana. 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 Mpenkulu Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Mpenkulu Primary School is a public primary school in Bizana. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

221
Learners
9
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mpenkulu Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Alfred Nzo East district

5 other schools in Alfred Nzo East district, for comparison against Mpenkulu Primary School.

  • Ad Tshayingca Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,933 learners against Mpenkulu Primary School's 221; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mpenkulu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mpenkulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bizana Village Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpenkulu Primary School, 1,924 compared with 221; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mpenkulu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mpenkulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Plangeni Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,853 learners against Mpenkulu Primary School's 221; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mpenkulu Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mzamba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpenkulu Primary School, 1,731 compared with 221; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mpenkulu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 83.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mpenkulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Didi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,613 learners against Mpenkulu Primary School's 221, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Bizana

Zooming into Bizana, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mpenkulu Primary School.

  • Ad Tshayingca Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,933 learners against Mpenkulu Primary School's 221; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mpenkulu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mpenkulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bizana Village Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpenkulu Primary School, 1,924 compared with 221; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mpenkulu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mpenkulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Plangeni Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,853 learners against Mpenkulu Primary School's 221; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mpenkulu Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mzamba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpenkulu Primary School, 1,731 compared with 221; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mpenkulu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 83.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mpenkulu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Didi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,613 learners against Mpenkulu Primary School's 221, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Mpenkulu Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Mpenkulu 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
Amangutyana A/A, Ntsimbini Location, Bizana, 4800
Postal
P.o. Box 10 Bizana, 4800,
Telephone
083 687 5094
EMIS number
200500755

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mpenkulu 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 Mpenkulu Primary School directly, on 083 687 5094, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mpenkulu 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 Mpenkulu Primary School the best school in Bizana?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mpenkulu 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 Bizana besides Mpenkulu Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bizana, including Ad Tshayingca Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mpenkulu Primary School?
Mpenkulu Primary School reported 221 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Mpenkulu Primary School?
No. Mpenkulu Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mpenkulu Primary School a public or private school?
Mpenkulu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mpenkulu Primary School?
You can call 083 687 5094. It is located at Amangutyana A/A, Ntsimbini Location, Bizana, 4800.
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