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Nontswabu Primary Junior School

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

Nontswabu Primary Junior School is a public primary school in Libode, Mthatha. 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 Nontswabu Primary Junior School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Libode, Mthatha, Nontswabu Primary Junior School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

442
Learners
17
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Or Tambo Coastal district

Here is how Nontswabu Primary Junior School compares with 5 other schools listed under Or Tambo Coastal district.

  • Toli Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,788 learners against Nontswabu Primary Junior School's 442; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nontswabu Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 93.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nontswabu Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Chief Henry Bokleni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,734 learners against Nontswabu Primary Junior School's 442; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nontswabu Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nontswabu Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Hillbrow Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nontswabu Primary Junior School, 1,664 compared with 442; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nontswabu Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nontswabu Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndamase Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nontswabu Primary Junior School, 1,657 compared with 442; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nontswabu Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 87.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nontswabu Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Victor Poto Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nontswabu Primary Junior School, 1,646 compared with 442; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nontswabu Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 77.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nontswabu Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mthatha

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

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Nontswabu Primary Junior School's 442; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nontswabu Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nontswabu Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Nontswabu Primary Junior School, 1,950 compared with 442; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nontswabu Primary Junior School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nontswabu Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Nontswabu Primary Junior School's 442, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against Nontswabu Primary Junior School's 442; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Nontswabu Primary Junior School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nontswabu Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,817 learners against Nontswabu Primary Junior School's 442; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nontswabu Primary Junior School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Nontswabu Primary Junior 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 Nontswabu Primary Junior School for 2027

As a public school, Nontswabu Primary Junior 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
Sibangweni A/A, Maqanyeni Location, Libode, 5160
Postal
Private Bag X5193, Umtata, 5100
Telephone
083 207 6953
EMIS number
200400826

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nontswabu Primary Junior 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 Nontswabu Primary Junior School directly, on 083 207 6953, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nontswabu Primary Junior 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 Nontswabu Primary Junior School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Nontswabu Primary Junior 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 Nontswabu Primary Junior School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Nontswabu Primary Junior School?
Nontswabu Primary Junior School reported 442 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Nontswabu Primary Junior School?
No. Nontswabu Primary Junior School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Nontswabu Primary Junior School a public or private school?
Nontswabu Primary Junior School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nontswabu Primary Junior School?
You can call 083 207 6953. It is located at Sibangweni A/A, Maqanyeni Location, Libode, 5160.
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