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Unathi Mkefa Primary School

Public primary school · Ezibeleni, Queenstown, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

In Ezibeleni, Queenstown, Unathi Mkefa Primary 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 Unathi Mkefa Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Unathi Mkefa Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Ezibeleni, Queenstown. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

793
Learners
27
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Unathi Mkefa Primary 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

Chris Hani West district

Here is how Unathi Mkefa Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Chris Hani West district.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Unathi Mkefa Primary School's 793; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Unathi Mkefa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Unathi Mkefa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against Unathi Mkefa Primary School's 793; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Unathi Mkefa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Unathi Mkefa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,349 learners against Unathi Mkefa Primary School's 793, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Unathi Mkefa Primary School's 793, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Unathi Mkefa Primary School, 1,267 compared with 793; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Unathi Mkefa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Unathi Mkefa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Queenstown

Zooming into Queenstown, here are 5 other schools to compare against Unathi Mkefa Primary School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Unathi Mkefa Primary School's 793; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Unathi Mkefa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Unathi Mkefa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against Unathi Mkefa Primary School's 793; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Unathi Mkefa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Unathi Mkefa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,349 learners against Unathi Mkefa Primary School's 793, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Unathi Mkefa Primary School, 1,267 compared with 793; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Unathi Mkefa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Unathi Mkefa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • John Noah High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,203 learners against Unathi Mkefa Primary School's 793; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Unathi Mkefa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Unathi Mkefa Primary 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 Unathi Mkefa Primary School for 2027

Unathi Mkefa 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
7783 Unathi Mkefa Extension, Queenstown, Ezibeleni Township, 5326
Postal
P.o. Box 1232, Queenstown, Queenstown, 5320,
Telephone
047 873 1305
EMIS number
200601152

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Unathi Mkefa 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 Unathi Mkefa Primary School directly, on 047 873 1305, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Unathi Mkefa 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 Unathi Mkefa Primary School the best school in Queenstown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Unathi Mkefa 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 Queenstown besides Unathi Mkefa Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Queenstown, including Luvuyo Lerumo High School.
How big are the classes at Unathi Mkefa Primary School?
Unathi Mkefa Primary School reported 793 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Unathi Mkefa Primary School?
No. Unathi Mkefa Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Unathi Mkefa Primary School a public or private school?
Unathi Mkefa Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Unathi Mkefa Primary School?
You can call 047 873 1305. It is located at 7783 Unathi Mkefa Extension, Queenstown, Ezibeleni Township, 5326.
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