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Springvale Primary Junior School

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

In Umtata, Mthatha, Springvale Primary Junior School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Springvale Primary Junior School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Springvale Primary Junior School is a public primary school serving families in and around Umtata, Mthatha. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

130
Learners
6
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Springvale Primary Junior School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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 Springvale Primary Junior School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Springvale Primary Junior School, 2,172 compared with 130; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Springvale Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Springvale Primary Junior 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 Springvale Primary Junior School's 130; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Springvale Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Springvale Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Springvale Primary Junior School's 130; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Springvale Primary Junior School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Springvale Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Springvale Primary Junior School, 1,910 compared with 130, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Springvale Primary Junior School, 1,870 compared with 130; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Springvale Primary Junior School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Springvale Primary Junior 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 Springvale Primary Junior School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Springvale Primary Junior School, 2,172 compared with 130; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Springvale Primary Junior School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Springvale Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Springvale Primary Junior School's 130; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Springvale Primary Junior School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Springvale Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Springvale Primary Junior School, 1,910 compared with 130, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Springvale Primary Junior School, 1,870 compared with 130; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Springvale Primary Junior School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Springvale Primary Junior School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School teaches considerably more learners than Springvale Primary Junior School, 1,817 compared with 130; is a public combined school, a different phase than Springvale Primary Junior School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Springvale Primary Junior 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 Springvale Primary Junior School for 2027

As a public school, Springvale 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
Zimbane A/A, Mthatha, 5099
Postal
P O Box 94, Umtata, 5102
Telephone
071 993 2104
EMIS number
200401025

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Springvale 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 Springvale Primary Junior School directly, on 071 993 2104, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Springvale Primary Junior 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 Springvale Primary Junior School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Springvale 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 Springvale 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 Springvale Primary Junior School?
Springvale Primary Junior School reported 130 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Springvale Primary Junior School?
No. Springvale Primary Junior School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Springvale Primary Junior School a public or private school?
Springvale Primary Junior School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Springvale Primary Junior School?
You can call 071 993 2104. It is located at Zimbane A/A, Mthatha, 5099.
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