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Richard Msuthu Primary School

Public primary school · Lingelethu, Adelaide, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

Richard Msuthu Primary School is a public primary school based in Lingelethu, Adelaide. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Richard Msuthu Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Lingelethu, Adelaide, Richard Msuthu Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

294
Learners
8
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Amathole West district

Here is how Richard Msuthu Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Amathole West district.

  • Kubusie Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against Richard Msuthu Primary School's 294; is a public combined school, a different phase than Richard Msuthu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Richard Msuthu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fundani High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,170 learners against Richard Msuthu Primary School's 294; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Richard Msuthu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Richard Msuthu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,020 learners against Richard Msuthu Primary School's 294; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Richard Msuthu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Richard Msuthu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,001 learners against Richard Msuthu Primary School's 294; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Richard Msuthu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Richard Msuthu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Richard Msuthu Primary School, 933 compared with 294; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Richard Msuthu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Richard Msuthu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Adelaide

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

  • Lingelethu Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 827 learners against Richard Msuthu Primary School's 294, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sipho Camagu High School teaches considerably more learners than Richard Msuthu Primary School, 733 compared with 294; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Richard Msuthu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Richard Msuthu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 627 learners against Richard Msuthu Primary School's 294; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Richard Msuthu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 72.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Richard Msuthu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Adelaide Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Richard Msuthu Primary School, 552 compared with 294; is a public combined school, a different phase than Richard Msuthu Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Adelaide Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Richard Msuthu Primary School, at 349 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Richard Msuthu Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Richard Msuthu 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
Dinge Street, Lingelethu, Adelaide, 5760
Postal
P O Box 13, Adelaide, 5760
Telephone
063 137 5747
EMIS number
200100649

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Richard Msuthu 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 Richard Msuthu Primary School directly, on 063 137 5747, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Richard Msuthu 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 Richard Msuthu Primary School the best school in Adelaide?
No matric pass rate is on record for Richard Msuthu 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 Adelaide besides Richard Msuthu Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Adelaide, including Lingelethu Full Service School.
How big are the classes at Richard Msuthu Primary School?
Richard Msuthu Primary School reported 294 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Richard Msuthu Primary School?
No. Richard Msuthu Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Richard Msuthu Primary School a public or private school?
Richard Msuthu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Richard Msuthu Primary School?
You can call 063 137 5747. It is located at Dinge Street, Lingelethu, Adelaide, 5760.
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