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Sigubudu Primary School

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

Sigubudu Primary School is a public primary school based in Umtata, Mthatha. 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 Sigubudu Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Umtata, Mthatha, Sigubudu Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

123
Learners
5
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

Here is how Sigubudu Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Or Tambo Inland district.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Sigubudu Primary School's 123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sigubudu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sigubudu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sigubudu Primary School, 2,116 compared with 123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sigubudu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sigubudu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Sigubudu Primary School, 1,950 compared with 123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sigubudu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sigubudu Primary 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 Sigubudu Primary School's 123, 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 Sigubudu Primary School's 123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sigubudu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sigubudu Primary 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 Sigubudu Primary School's 123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sigubudu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sigubudu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Sigubudu Primary School, 1,950 compared with 123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sigubudu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sigubudu Primary 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 Sigubudu Primary School's 123, 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 Sigubudu Primary School's 123; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sigubudu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sigubudu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,817 learners against Sigubudu Primary School's 123; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sigubudu Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sigubudu Primary 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 Sigubudu Primary School for 2027

Sigubudu 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
Sigubudwini Location, Mthatha, Mthatha, 5099
Postal
P O Box 7434, Mthatha, Mthatha, 5099
Telephone
083 859 2735
EMIS number
200400997

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sigubudu 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 Sigubudu Primary School directly, on 083 859 2735, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sigubudu 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 Sigubudu Primary School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sigubudu 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 Sigubudu Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Sigubudu Primary School?
Sigubudu Primary School reported 123 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Sigubudu Primary School?
No. Sigubudu Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Sigubudu Primary School a public or private school?
Sigubudu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sigubudu Primary School?
You can call 083 859 2735. It is located at Sigubudwini Location, Mthatha, Mthatha, 5099.
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