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Mvumvu Primary School

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

Mvumvu Primary School is a public primary school in Mount Frere. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Mvumvu Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Mount Frere, Mvumvu Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

112
Learners
4
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Mvumvu Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

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

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Mvumvu Primary School's 112; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mvumvu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mvumvu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Mvumvu Primary School's 112; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mvumvu Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mvumvu Primary School, 1,671 compared with 112; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mvumvu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mvumvu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mvumvu Primary School, 1,658 compared with 112; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mvumvu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mvumvu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mvumvu Primary School, 1,612 compared with 112; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mvumvu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mvumvu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mount Frere

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

  • Dweba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,800 learners against Mvumvu Primary School's 112; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mvumvu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mvumvu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Mvumvu Primary School's 112; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mvumvu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mvumvu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mvumvu Primary School, 1,658 compared with 112; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mvumvu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mvumvu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mbodleni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Mvumvu Primary School's 112; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mvumvu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mvumvu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mahamane Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,357 learners against Mvumvu Primary School's 112; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mvumvu 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 Mvumvu Primary School for 2027

Because Mvumvu Primary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Toleni A/A, Mount Frere, 5090
Postal
P O Box 35, Mount Frere, 5090
Telephone
082 622 6840
EMIS number
200500815

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mvumvu 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 Mvumvu Primary School directly, on 082 622 6840, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mvumvu 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 Mvumvu Primary School the best school in Mount Frere?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mvumvu 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 Mvumvu 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 Mvumvu Primary School?
Mvumvu Primary School reported 112 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Mvumvu Primary School?
No. Mvumvu Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mvumvu Primary School a public or private school?
Mvumvu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mvumvu Primary School?
You can call 082 622 6840. It is located at Toleni A/A, Mount Frere, 5090.
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