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Mthonjeni Senior Primary School

Public primary school · Kwanobuhle, Kariega, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Mthonjeni Senior Primary School, a public primary school serving Kwanobuhle, Kariega. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Mthonjeni Senior Primary School is a public primary school in Kwanobuhle, Kariega. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

266
Learners
7
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mthonjeni Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Nelson Mandela district

Here is how Mthonjeni Senior Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nelson Mandela district.

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mthonjeni Senior Primary School, 2,290 compared with 266; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mthonjeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mthonjeni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Mthonjeni Senior Primary School, 1,736 compared with 266; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mthonjeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mthonjeni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Mthonjeni Senior Primary School, 1,668 compared with 266; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mthonjeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mthonjeni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mthonjeni Senior Primary School, 1,655 compared with 266; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mthonjeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mthonjeni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mthonjeni Senior Primary School, 1,606 compared with 266, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Kariega

Zooming into Kariega, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mthonjeni Senior Primary School.

  • Uitenhage Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mthonjeni Senior Primary School, 1,338 compared with 266, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,275 learners against Mthonjeni Senior Primary School's 266; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mthonjeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 70.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mthonjeni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mthonjeni Senior Primary School, 1,249 compared with 266; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mthonjeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mthonjeni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gamble Street Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mthonjeni Senior Primary School, 1,233 compared with 266; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mthonjeni Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 71.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mthonjeni Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Noninzi Luzipho Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mthonjeni Senior Primary School, 1,215 compared with 266, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Mthonjeni Senior Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Mthonjeni Senior 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
Jolobe Street, Kwanobuhle, Kariega, 6242
Postal
P.o. Box 4088, Kwanobuhle, Uitenhage, 6230,
Telephone
041 476 0221
EMIS number
200100536

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mthonjeni 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 Mthonjeni Senior Primary School directly, on 041 476 0221, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mthonjeni 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 Mthonjeni Senior Primary School the best school in Kariega?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mthonjeni 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 Kariega besides Mthonjeni Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kariega, including Uitenhage Primary School.
How big are the classes at Mthonjeni Senior Primary School?
Mthonjeni Senior Primary School reported 266 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Mthonjeni Senior Primary School?
No. Mthonjeni Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mthonjeni Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Mthonjeni Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mthonjeni Senior Primary School?
You can call 041 476 0221. It is located at Jolobe Street, Kwanobuhle, Kariega, 6242.
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