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Mpindweni Primary School

Public primary school · Mtflecther, Maclear, Eastern Cape · Joe Gqabi district (Unknown circuit)

Mpindweni Primary School is a public primary school based in Mtflecther, Maclear. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Mpindweni Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Mtflecther, Maclear, Mpindweni Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

52
Learners
4
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Joe Gqabi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Joe Gqabi district with Mpindweni Primary School.

  • Sizamulwazi Public School teaches considerably more learners than Mpindweni Primary School, 1,708 compared with 52, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Et Thabane Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Mpindweni Primary School, 1,707 compared with 52, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,666 learners against Mpindweni Primary School's 52; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mpindweni Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Community School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,497 learners against Mpindweni Primary School's 52; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mpindweni Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tlokweng Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,490 learners against Mpindweni Primary School's 52; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mpindweni Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Maclear

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

  • Umthawelanga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,353 learners against Mpindweni Primary School's 52; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mpindweni Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Maclear Methodist Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpindweni Primary School, 973 compared with 52, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Jamangile Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 771 learners against Mpindweni Primary School's 52; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mpindweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mpindweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maclear Public School teaches considerably more learners than Mpindweni Primary School, 625 compared with 52, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thomas Ntaba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpindweni Primary School, 575 compared with 52; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mpindweni Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Mpindweni Primary School for 2027

Mpindweni 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
Jojweni Location, Maclear, Maclear, 5480
Postal
P.o.box 464, Maclear, 5480
EMIS number
200400647

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mpindweni Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Mpindweni Primary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Mpindweni 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 Mpindweni Primary School the best school in Maclear?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mpindweni 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 Maclear besides Mpindweni Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Maclear, including Umthawelanga Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mpindweni Primary School?
Mpindweni Primary School reported 52 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 13 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 Mpindweni Primary School?
No. Mpindweni Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mpindweni Primary School a public or private school?
Mpindweni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mpindweni Primary School?
It is located at Jojweni Location, Maclear, Maclear, 5480.
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