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Qingqolo Primary School

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

Welcome to Qingqolo Primary School, a public primary school serving Mqanduli, 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 Qingqolo Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Qingqolo Primary School is a public primary school in Mqanduli, Mthatha. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

69
Learners
4
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Qingqolo Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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 Inland district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Or Tambo Inland district with Qingqolo Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Qingqolo Primary School, 2,172 compared with 69; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qingqolo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qingqolo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,116 learners against Qingqolo Primary School's 69; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qingqolo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qingqolo 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 Qingqolo Primary School's 69; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qingqolo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qingqolo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Qingqolo Primary School, 1,910 compared with 69, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Qingqolo Primary School, 1,870 compared with 69; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qingqolo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qingqolo 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 Qingqolo Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Qingqolo Primary School, 2,172 compared with 69; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qingqolo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qingqolo 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 Qingqolo Primary School's 69; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qingqolo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qingqolo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Qingqolo Primary School, 1,910 compared with 69, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Qingqolo Primary School, 1,870 compared with 69; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Qingqolo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qingqolo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School teaches considerably more learners than Qingqolo Primary School, 1,817 compared with 69; is a public combined school, a different phase than Qingqolo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Qingqolo 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 Qingqolo Primary School for 2027

Because Qingqolo Primary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Qingqolo A/A, Qingqolo, Mqanduli, 5080
Postal
P O Box 97, Mqanduli, 5080
Telephone
078 754 6027
EMIS number
200400944

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Qingqolo 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 Qingqolo Primary School directly, on 078 754 6027, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Qingqolo 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 Qingqolo Primary School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Qingqolo 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 Qingqolo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Qingqolo Primary School?
Qingqolo Primary School reported 69 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Qingqolo Primary School?
No. Qingqolo Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Qingqolo Primary School a public or private school?
Qingqolo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Qingqolo Primary School?
You can call 078 754 6027. It is located at Qingqolo A/A, Qingqolo, Mqanduli, 5080.
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