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Nontangana Senior Primary School

Public primary school · Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Coastal district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Nontangana Senior Primary School, a public primary school serving Mthatha. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Nontangana Senior Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Nontangana Senior Primary School is a public primary school in Mthatha. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

197
Learners
6
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Nontangana Senior 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 Coastal district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Or Tambo Coastal district with Nontangana Senior Primary School.

  • Toli Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nontangana Senior Primary School, 1,788 compared with 197; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nontangana Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nontangana Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Chief Henry Bokleni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nontangana Senior Primary School, 1,734 compared with 197; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nontangana Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nontangana Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hillbrow Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,664 learners against Nontangana Senior Primary School's 197; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nontangana Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nontangana Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndamase Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,657 learners against Nontangana Senior Primary School's 197; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nontangana Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nontangana Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Victor Poto Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,646 learners against Nontangana Senior Primary School's 197; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nontangana Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nontangana Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mthatha

Zooming into Mthatha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Nontangana Senior Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nontangana Senior Primary School, 2,172 compared with 197; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nontangana Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nontangana Senior 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 Nontangana Senior Primary School's 197; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nontangana Senior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nontangana Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Nontangana Senior Primary School, 1,910 compared with 197, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Nontangana Senior Primary School, 1,870 compared with 197; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nontangana Senior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nontangana Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School teaches considerably more learners than Nontangana Senior Primary School, 1,817 compared with 197; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nontangana Senior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nontangana Senior 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 Nontangana Senior Primary School for 2027

Nontangana Senior Primary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Weyi A/A, Libode, 5160
Postal
P O Box 679, Umtata, 5100
Telephone
083 207 9141
EMIS number
200401357

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nontangana Senior 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 Nontangana Senior Primary School directly, on 083 207 9141, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nontangana Senior 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 Nontangana Senior Primary School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Nontangana Senior 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 Mthatha besides Nontangana Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Nontangana Senior Primary School?
Nontangana Senior Primary School reported 197 learners and 6 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 Nontangana Senior Primary School?
No. Nontangana Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Nontangana Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Nontangana Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nontangana Senior Primary School?
You can call 083 207 9141. It is located at Weyi A/A, Libode, 5160.
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