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Mqhume Senior Primary School

Public primary school · Lusikisiki, Holycross, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal district (Unknown circuit)

In Lusikisiki, Holycross, Mqhume Senior 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 Mqhume Senior Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Mqhume Senior Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Lusikisiki, Holycross. As a quintile Q1 school, it does not charge fees.

195
Learners
6
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mqhume Senior 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

Or Tambo Coastal district

5 other schools in Or Tambo Coastal district, for comparison against Mqhume Senior Primary School.

  • Toli Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mqhume Senior Primary School, 1,788 compared with 195; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mqhume Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mqhume 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 Mqhume Senior Primary School, 1,734 compared with 195; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mqhume Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mqhume 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 Mqhume Senior Primary School's 195; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mqhume Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mqhume 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 Mqhume Senior Primary School's 195; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mqhume Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mqhume 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 Mqhume Senior Primary School's 195; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mqhume Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mqhume Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Holycross

Zooming into Holycross, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mqhume Senior Primary School.

  • Mhlanga Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mqhume Senior Primary School, 1,465 compared with 195; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mqhume Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 98% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mqhume Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jikindaba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,097 learners against Mqhume Senior Primary School's 195; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mqhume Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 84.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mqhume Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zwelibongile Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 789 learners against Mqhume Senior Primary School's 195; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mqhume Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 98.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mqhume Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mpingana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mqhume Senior Primary School, 629 compared with 195; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mqhume Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 95.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mqhume Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamatambo Senior Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 485 learners against Mqhume Senior Primary School's 195, 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 Mqhume Senior Primary School for 2027

Mqhume Senior 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
Taweni A\A, Flagstaff, 4810
Postal
P.o.box 33, Holy Cross, Flagstaff, 4811
Telephone
073 404 0932
EMIS number
200500775

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mqhume 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 Mqhume Senior Primary School directly, on 073 404 0932, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mqhume 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 Mqhume Senior Primary School the best school in Holycross?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mqhume 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 Holycross besides Mqhume Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Holycross, including Mhlanga Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mqhume Senior Primary School?
Mqhume Senior Primary School reported 195 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Mqhume Senior Primary School?
No. Mqhume Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mqhume Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Mqhume Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mqhume Senior Primary School?
You can call 073 404 0932. It is located at Taweni A\A, Flagstaff, 4810.
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