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Ntaba Maria Primary School

Public primary school · Rhini, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman district (Unknown circuit)

Ntaba Maria Primary School is a public primary school in Rhini, Grahamstown. Around 729 learners are enrolled here.

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Located in Rhini, Grahamstown, Ntaba Maria Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

729
Learners
27
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Ntaba Maria Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Ntaba Maria Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Sarah Baartman district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sarah Baartman district with Ntaba Maria Primary School.

  • Humansdorp Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Ntaba Maria Primary School's 729; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ntaba Maria Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ntaba Maria Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jeffreys Bay Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ntaba Maria Primary School, 1,751 compared with 729; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ntaba Maria Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ntaba Maria Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kuyasa Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,653 learners against Ntaba Maria Primary School's 729; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ntaba Maria Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ntaba Maria Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Graslaagte Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,514 learners against Ntaba Maria Primary School's 729, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Spandau Public School teaches considerably more learners than Ntaba Maria Primary School, 1,490 compared with 729; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ntaba Maria Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ntaba Maria Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Grahamstown

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

  • Nombulelo Secondary School is a similar size to Ntaba Maria Primary School, with 895 learners against 729; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ntaba Maria Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ntaba Maria Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • T E M Mrwetyana Secondary School is a similar size to Ntaba Maria Primary School, with 858 learners against 729; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ntaba Maria Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ntaba Maria Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mary Waters Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ntaba Maria Primary School, at 854 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ntaba Maria Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ntaba Maria Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntsika Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ntaba Maria Primary School, at 827 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ntaba Maria Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ntaba Maria Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • George Dickerson Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ntaba Maria Primary School, at 757 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Ntaba Maria Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Ntaba Maria 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
24 Raglan Road, Grahamstown, 6139
Postal
P O Box 901, Grahamstown, 6140
Telephone
046 636 2937
Website
ntabamariaschool.co.za
Email
principal@ntabamariaschool.co.za
EMIS number
200100593

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ntaba Maria 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 Ntaba Maria Primary School directly, on 046 636 2937, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ntaba Maria Primary 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 Ntaba Maria Primary School the best school in Grahamstown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ntaba Maria 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 Grahamstown besides Ntaba Maria Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Grahamstown, including Nombulelo Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ntaba Maria Primary School?
Ntaba Maria Primary School reported 729 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Ntaba Maria Primary School?
Yes, Ntaba Maria Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Ntaba Maria Primary School a public or private school?
Ntaba Maria Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ntaba Maria Primary School?
You can call 046 636 2937. It is located at 24 Raglan Road, Grahamstown, 6139.
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