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Mzonkeshe Public School

Public primary school · East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Mzonkeshe Public School is a public primary school in East London. 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 Mzonkeshe Public School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in East London, Mzonkeshe Public School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

526
Learners
13
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Mzonkeshe Public School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

Here is how Mzonkeshe Public School compares with 5 other schools listed under Buffalo City district.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Mzonkeshe Public School, 2,355 compared with 526; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mzonkeshe Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mzonkeshe Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Mzonkeshe Public School's 526; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mzonkeshe Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mzonkeshe Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Mzonkeshe Public School's 526; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mzonkeshe Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mzonkeshe Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Mzonkeshe Public School, 1,507 compared with 526; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mzonkeshe Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mzonkeshe Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Mzonkeshe Public School, 1,440 compared with 526; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mzonkeshe Public School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

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

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Mzonkeshe Public School, 2,355 compared with 526; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mzonkeshe Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mzonkeshe Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Mzonkeshe Public School's 526; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mzonkeshe Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Mzonkeshe Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Mzonkeshe Public School, 1,440 compared with 526; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Mzonkeshe Public School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Mzonkeshe Public School, 1,396 compared with 526, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,372 learners against Mzonkeshe Public School's 526, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Mzonkeshe Public School for 2027

As a public school, Mzonkeshe Public 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
Mzonkeshe Location, Newlands , East London, 5200
Postal
P.o.box 763, Newlands Location, East London, 5200
Telephone
043 739 5021
EMIS number
200200531

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mzonkeshe Public 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 Mzonkeshe Public School directly, on 043 739 5021, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mzonkeshe Public 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 Mzonkeshe Public School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Mzonkeshe Public 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 East London besides Mzonkeshe Public School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Mzonkeshe Public School?
Mzonkeshe Public School reported 526 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Mzonkeshe Public School?
No. Mzonkeshe Public School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Mzonkeshe Public School a public or private school?
Mzonkeshe Public School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mzonkeshe Public School?
You can call 043 739 5021. It is located at Mzonkeshe Location, Newlands , East London, 5200.
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