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Mzingisi Primary School

Public primary school · Qumbu, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

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

Mzingisi Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Qumbu. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

111
Learners
7
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Mzingisi 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

Or Tambo Inland district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Or Tambo Inland district with Mzingisi Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mzingisi Primary School, 2,172 compared with 111; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mzingisi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mzingisi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,116 learners against Mzingisi Primary School's 111; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mzingisi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mzingisi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Mzingisi Primary School's 111; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mzingisi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mzingisi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Mzingisi Primary School, 1,910 compared with 111, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Mzingisi Primary School, 1,870 compared with 111; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mzingisi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mzingisi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Qumbu

Zooming into Qumbu, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mzingisi Primary School.

  • Qumbu Village Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,690 learners against Mzingisi Primary School's 111; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mzingisi Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Qumbu Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mzingisi Primary School, 1,468 compared with 111; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mzingisi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 63% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mzingisi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Little Flower Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mzingisi Primary School, 1,332 compared with 111; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mzingisi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 61.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mzingisi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Shawbury Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mzingisi Primary School, 1,294 compared with 111; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mzingisi Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 86.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mzingisi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • General Maqhutyana Technical High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 994 learners against Mzingisi Primary School's 111; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mzingisi Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mzingisi Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Mzingisi Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Mzingisi 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
Qqunu Farms , Qumbu, Qumbu, 5180
Postal
Mzingisi Jss, P O Box 295, Qumbu, 5180
Telephone
073 209 3450
EMIS number
200400695

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mzingisi 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 Mzingisi Primary School directly, on 073 209 3450, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mzingisi 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 Mzingisi Primary School the best school in Qumbu?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mzingisi 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 Qumbu besides Mzingisi Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Qumbu, including Qumbu Village Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mzingisi Primary School?
Mzingisi Primary School reported 111 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Mzingisi Primary School?
No. Mzingisi Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mzingisi Primary School a public or private school?
Mzingisi Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mzingisi Primary School?
You can call 073 209 3450. It is located at Qqunu Farms , Qumbu, Qumbu, 5180.
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