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Mtshazi Primary School

Public primary school · Mount Frere, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West district (Unknown circuit)

In Mount Frere, Mtshazi 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 Mtshazi Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Mtshazi Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Mount Frere. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

157
Learners
7
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mtshazi 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

Alfred Nzo West district

Here is how Mtshazi Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Alfred Nzo West district.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mtshazi Primary School, 1,767 compared with 157; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mtshazi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mtshazi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mtshazi Primary School, 1,742 compared with 157; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mtshazi Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,671 learners against Mtshazi Primary School's 157; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mtshazi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mtshazi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,658 learners against Mtshazi Primary School's 157; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mtshazi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mtshazi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,612 learners against Mtshazi Primary School's 157; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mtshazi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mtshazi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mount Frere

Zooming into Mount Frere, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mtshazi Primary School.

  • Dweba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mtshazi Primary School, 1,800 compared with 157; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mtshazi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mtshazi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Osborn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mtshazi Primary School, 1,767 compared with 157; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mtshazi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mtshazi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,658 learners against Mtshazi Primary School's 157; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mtshazi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mtshazi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mbodleni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mtshazi Primary School, 1,527 compared with 157; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mtshazi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mtshazi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mahamane Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mtshazi Primary School, 1,357 compared with 157; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mtshazi Primary School; 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 Mtshazi Primary School for 2027

Mtshazi 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
Mtshazi Administrative Area, Mount Frere, 5090
Postal
P.o.box 68398, Mount Frere, 5090
Telephone
073 300 2242
EMIS number
200500804

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mtshazi 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 Mtshazi Primary School directly, on 073 300 2242, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mtshazi 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 Mtshazi Primary School the best school in Mount Frere?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mtshazi 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 Mount Frere besides Mtshazi Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mount Frere, including Dweba Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mtshazi Primary School?
Mtshazi Primary School reported 157 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Mtshazi Primary School?
No. Mtshazi Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mtshazi Primary School a public or private school?
Mtshazi Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mtshazi Primary School?
You can call 073 300 2242. It is located at Mtshazi Administrative Area, Mount Frere, 5090.
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