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Nkululeko Higher Primary School

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

In Mdantsane, East London, Nkululeko Higher 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 Nkululeko Higher Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Nkululeko Higher Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Mdantsane, East London. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

433
Learners
13
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Nkululeko Higher 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

Buffalo City district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Buffalo City district with Nkululeko Higher Primary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Nkululeko Higher Primary School's 433; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkululeko Higher Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkululeko Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Nkululeko Higher Primary School, 2,087 compared with 433; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nkululeko Higher Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkululeko Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkululeko Higher Primary School, 2,067 compared with 433; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkululeko Higher Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkululeko Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against Nkululeko Higher Primary School's 433; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkululeko Higher Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkululeko Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Nkululeko Higher Primary School's 433; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkululeko Higher Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

Zooming into East London, here are 5 other schools to compare against Nkululeko Higher Primary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Nkululeko Higher Primary School's 433; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkululeko Higher Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkululeko Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkululeko Higher Primary School, 2,067 compared with 433; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkululeko Higher Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nkululeko Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Nkululeko Higher Primary School's 433; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nkululeko Higher Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against Nkululeko Higher Primary School's 433, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nkululeko Higher Primary School, 1,372 compared with 433, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Nkululeko Higher Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Nkululeko Higher 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
3107 Nu 2, Mdantsane, 5219
Postal
P.o. Box 128, Mdantsane, 5219
Telephone
043 302 0985
EMIS number
200200588

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nkululeko Higher 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 Nkululeko Higher Primary School directly, on 043 302 0985, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nkululeko Higher 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 Nkululeko Higher Primary School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Nkululeko Higher 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 East London besides Nkululeko Higher Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Nkululeko Higher Primary School?
Nkululeko Higher Primary School reported 433 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Nkululeko Higher Primary School?
No. Nkululeko Higher Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Nkululeko Higher Primary School a public or private school?
Nkululeko Higher Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nkululeko Higher Primary School?
You can call 043 302 0985. It is located at 3107 Nu 2, Mdantsane, 5219.
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