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Mxumbu Primary School

Public primary school · Middledrift, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

Mxumbu Primary School is a public primary school in Middledrift. 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 Mxumbu Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Middledrift, Mxumbu Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

140
Learners
7
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Amathole West district

5 other schools in Amathole West district, for comparison against Mxumbu Primary School.

  • Kubusie Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against Mxumbu Primary School's 140; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mxumbu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mxumbu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fundani High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,170 learners against Mxumbu Primary School's 140; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mxumbu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mxumbu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,020 learners against Mxumbu Primary School's 140; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mxumbu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mxumbu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,001 learners against Mxumbu Primary School's 140; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mxumbu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mxumbu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Mxumbu Primary School, 933 compared with 140; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mxumbu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mxumbu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Middledrift

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

  • Tom's Place Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 550 learners against Mxumbu Primary School's 140, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ntabenkonyana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mxumbu Primary School, 443 compared with 140; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mxumbu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mxumbu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mdibaniso Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mxumbu Primary School, 366 compared with 140; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mxumbu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 84.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mxumbu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • A M Tapa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mxumbu Primary School, 342 compared with 140; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mxumbu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mxumbu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kama High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 240 learners against Mxumbu Primary School's 140; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mxumbu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mxumbu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Mxumbu Primary School for 2027

Because Mxumbu 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
Mxumbu Location, Middledrift, Middledrift, 5685
Postal
P O Box 50, Middledrift, 5685
Telephone
073 355 9144
EMIS number
200200519

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mxumbu 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 Mxumbu Primary School directly, on 073 355 9144, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mxumbu 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 Mxumbu Primary School the best school in Middledrift?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mxumbu 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 Middledrift besides Mxumbu Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Middledrift, including Tom's Place Primary School.
How big are the classes at Mxumbu Primary School?
Mxumbu Primary School reported 140 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Mxumbu Primary School?
No. Mxumbu Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mxumbu Primary School a public or private school?
Mxumbu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mxumbu Primary School?
You can call 073 355 9144. It is located at Mxumbu Location, Middledrift, Middledrift, 5685.
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