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Transkei Primary School

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

Transkei Primary School is a public primary school based in Umtata, Mthatha. It currently teaches around 965 learners.

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

In Umtata, Mthatha, Transkei Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

965
Learners
37
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Transkei Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Transkei Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

Here is how Transkei 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 Transkei Primary School's 965; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Transkei Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Transkei Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Transkei Primary School, 2,116 compared with 965; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Transkei Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Transkei Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Transkei Primary School, 1,950 compared with 965; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Transkei Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Transkei 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 Transkei Primary School's 965, 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 Transkei Primary School's 965; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Transkei Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Transkei 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 Transkei Primary School's 965; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Transkei Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Transkei Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Transkei Primary School, 1,950 compared with 965; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Transkei Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Transkei 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 Transkei Primary School's 965, 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 Transkei Primary School's 965; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Transkei Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Transkei Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,817 learners against Transkei Primary School's 965; is a public combined school, a different phase than Transkei Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Transkei 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 Transkei Primary School for 2027

Transkei 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
77 Victoria Road, Mthatha, 5099
Postal
P O Box 28, Umtata, 5100
Telephone
047 532 3118
Website
transkeiprimary.co.za
Email
info@transkeiprimary.co.za
EMIS number
200401063

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Transkei 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 Transkei Primary School directly, on 047 532 3118, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Transkei 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 Transkei Primary School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Transkei 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 Transkei Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Transkei Primary School?
Transkei Primary School reported 965 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Transkei Primary School?
Yes, Transkei 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 Transkei Primary School a public or private school?
Transkei Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Transkei Primary School?
You can call 047 532 3118. It is located at 77 Victoria Road, Mthatha, 5099.
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