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Thala Primary School

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

Welcome to Thala Primary School, a public primary school serving Mqanduli, Viedgiesville. It currently teaches around 215 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Thala Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Thala Primary School is a public primary school in Mqanduli, Viedgiesville. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges school fees.

215
Learners
10
Educators
QQ2 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q2 school, Thala Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Thala Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

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

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Thala Primary School, 2,172 compared with 215; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thala 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 Thala Primary School's 215; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thala 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 Thala Primary School's 215; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thala Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Thala Primary School, 1,910 compared with 215, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Thala Primary School, 1,870 compared with 215; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Thala Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Thala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Viedgiesville

Zooming into Viedgiesville, here are 1 other schools to compare against Thala Primary School.

  • Xugxwala Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Thala Primary School, at 234 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Thala Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Thala 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
Thala Location, Wilo A/A, Mqanduli, 5080
Postal
P O Box 42, Viedgesville, 5102
EMIS number
200401362

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Thala Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Thala Primary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Thala 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 Thala Primary School the best school in Viedgiesville?
No matric pass rate is on record for Thala 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 Viedgiesville besides Thala Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 1 other schools in and around Viedgiesville, including Xugxwala Primary School.
How big are the classes at Thala Primary School?
Thala Primary School reported 215 learners and 10 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 Thala Primary School?
Yes, Thala 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 Thala Primary School a public or private school?
Thala Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Thala Primary School?
It is located at Thala Location, Wilo A/A, Mqanduli, 5080.
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