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Mpunzi Drift Primary School

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

Welcome to Mpunzi Drift Primary School, a public primary school serving Bizana, Mbizana. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Mpunzi Drift Primary School is a public primary school in Bizana, Mbizana. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

156
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mpunzi Drift 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 Mpunzi Drift Primary School.

  • Ad Tshayingca Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,933 learners against Mpunzi Drift Primary School's 156; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mpunzi Drift Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mpunzi Drift Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bizana Village Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpunzi Drift Primary School, 1,924 compared with 156; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mpunzi Drift Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mpunzi Drift 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 Mpunzi Drift Primary School's 156; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mpunzi Drift Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mzamba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpunzi Drift Primary School, 1,731 compared with 156; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mpunzi Drift Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 83.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mpunzi Drift 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 Mpunzi Drift Primary School's 156, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Mbizana

Zooming into Mbizana, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mpunzi Drift Primary School.

  • Qadu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 670 learners against Mpunzi Drift Primary School's 156; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mpunzi Drift Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 81.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mpunzi Drift Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngalonkulu Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 623 learners against Mpunzi Drift Primary School's 156; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mpunzi Drift Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 64% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mpunzi Drift Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Free Methodist Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpunzi Drift Primary School, 461 compared with 156, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Bhovulengwe Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpunzi Drift Primary School, 407 compared with 156; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mpunzi Drift Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 88.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mpunzi Drift Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mlindazwe Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mpunzi Drift Primary School, 372 compared with 156, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Mpunzi Drift Primary School for 2027

Mpunzi Drift 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
Imizizi A/A, Mpunzi Drift Location, Bizana, 4800
Postal
Private Bag X 01, Bizana, Bizana, 4800
EMIS number
200500769

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mpunzi Drift Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Mpunzi Drift 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 Mpunzi Drift 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 Mpunzi Drift Primary School the best school in Mbizana?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mpunzi Drift 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 Mbizana besides Mpunzi Drift Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mbizana, including Qadu Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mpunzi Drift Primary School?
Mpunzi Drift Primary School reported 156 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Mpunzi Drift Primary School?
No. Mpunzi Drift Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mpunzi Drift Primary School a public or private school?
Mpunzi Drift Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mpunzi Drift Primary School?
It is located at Imizizi A/A, Mpunzi Drift Location, Bizana, 4800.
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