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Tshontini Junior Primary School

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

Welcome to Tshontini Junior Primary School, a public primary school serving Mqanduli, Elliotdale. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Tshontini Junior Primary School is a public primary school in Mqanduli, Elliotdale. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

114
Learners
5
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Tshontini Junior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

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

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshontini Junior Primary School, 2,172 compared with 114; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshontini Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshontini Junior 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 Tshontini Junior Primary School's 114; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshontini Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshontini Junior 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 Tshontini Junior Primary School's 114; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshontini Junior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshontini Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Tshontini Junior Primary School, 1,910 compared with 114, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Tshontini Junior Primary School, 1,870 compared with 114; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshontini Junior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshontini Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Elliotdale

Zooming into Elliotdale, here are 5 other schools to compare against Tshontini Junior Primary School.

  • Gwebityala Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,068 learners against Tshontini Junior Primary School's 114; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshontini Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshontini Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ganizulu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,022 learners against Tshontini Junior Primary School's 114; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshontini Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshontini Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elliotdale Technical Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 912 learners against Tshontini Junior Primary School's 114; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshontini Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshontini Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jalamba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Tshontini Junior Primary School, 831 compared with 114; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Tshontini Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Tshontini Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gwebindlala Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 764 learners against Tshontini Junior Primary School's 114; is a public combined school, a different phase than Tshontini Junior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Tshontini Junior Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Tshontini Junior 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
Darabe A/A Tshontini Loc, Mqanduli, Mqanduli, 5080
Postal
P.o Box 211, Elliotdale, 5070
Telephone
071 947 4852
EMIS number
200401070

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Tshontini Junior 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 Tshontini Junior Primary School directly, on 071 947 4852, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Tshontini Junior 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 Tshontini Junior Primary School the best school in Elliotdale?
No matric pass rate is on record for Tshontini Junior 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 Elliotdale besides Tshontini Junior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Elliotdale, including Gwebityala Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Tshontini Junior Primary School?
Tshontini Junior Primary School reported 114 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Tshontini Junior Primary School?
No. Tshontini Junior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Tshontini Junior Primary School a public or private school?
Tshontini Junior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Tshontini Junior Primary School?
You can call 071 947 4852. It is located at Darabe A/A Tshontini Loc, Mqanduli, Mqanduli, 5080.
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