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Mpetshwa Primary School

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

In Mpetsha, Bizana, Mpetshwa Primary 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 Mpetshwa Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Mpetshwa Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Mpetsha, Bizana. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

482
Learners
15
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mpetshwa 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 Mpetshwa Primary School.

  • Ad Tshayingca Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,933 learners against Mpetshwa Primary School's 482; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mpetshwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mpetshwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bizana Village Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpetshwa Primary School, 1,924 compared with 482; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mpetshwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mpetshwa 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 Mpetshwa Primary School's 482; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mpetshwa Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mzamba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpetshwa Primary School, 1,731 compared with 482; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mpetshwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 83.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mpetshwa 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 Mpetshwa Primary School's 482, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Bizana

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

  • Ad Tshayingca Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,933 learners against Mpetshwa Primary School's 482; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mpetshwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mpetshwa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bizana Village Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpetshwa Primary School, 1,924 compared with 482; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mpetshwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mpetshwa 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 Mpetshwa Primary School's 482; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mpetshwa Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mzamba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpetshwa Primary School, 1,731 compared with 482; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mpetshwa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 83.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mpetshwa 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 Mpetshwa Primary School's 482, 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 Mpetshwa Primary School for 2027

Mpetshwa Primary 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
Amantshangase A/A, Mpetshwa Location, Bizana, 4800
Postal
P O Box 210624, Mbizana, 4800
Telephone
063 700 7678
EMIS number
200500756

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mpetshwa 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 Mpetshwa Primary School directly, on 063 700 7678, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mpetshwa 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 Mpetshwa Primary School the best school in Bizana?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mpetshwa 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 Mpetshwa Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bizana, including Ad Tshayingca Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mpetshwa Primary School?
Mpetshwa Primary School reported 482 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Mpetshwa Primary School?
No. Mpetshwa Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mpetshwa Primary School a public or private school?
Mpetshwa Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mpetshwa Primary School?
You can call 063 700 7678. It is located at Amantshangase A/A, Mpetshwa Location, Bizana, 4800.
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