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Upper Mvenyane Primary School

Public primary school · Matatiele, Cedarville, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Upper Mvenyane Primary School, a public primary school serving Matatiele, Cedarville. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Upper Mvenyane Primary School is a public primary school in Matatiele, Cedarville. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

171
Learners
7
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Upper Mvenyane 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

Alfred Nzo West district

Here is how Upper Mvenyane Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Alfred Nzo West district.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Upper Mvenyane Primary School, 1,767 compared with 171; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Mvenyane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Mvenyane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Upper Mvenyane Primary School, 1,742 compared with 171; is a public combined school, a different phase than Upper Mvenyane Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,671 learners against Upper Mvenyane Primary School's 171; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Mvenyane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Mvenyane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,658 learners against Upper Mvenyane Primary School's 171; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Mvenyane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Mvenyane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,612 learners against Upper Mvenyane Primary School's 171; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Upper Mvenyane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Mvenyane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cedarville

Zooming into Cedarville, here are 5 other schools to compare against Upper Mvenyane Primary School.

  • Cedarville Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 777 learners against Upper Mvenyane Primary School's 171; is a public combined school, a different phase than Upper Mvenyane Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 64% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Upper Mvenyane Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cedarville Gip Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 611 learners against Upper Mvenyane Primary School's 171, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Kennersley Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 525 learners against Upper Mvenyane Primary School's 171, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • R V Mantshule Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Upper Mvenyane Primary School, at 161 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Mvenyane Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 112 learners against Upper Mvenyane Primary School's 171, 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 Upper Mvenyane Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Upper Mvenyane 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
Upper Mvenyane Loc, Cedarville, 4720
Postal
P.o.box 186, Cedarville, 4720
Telephone
076 980 2073
EMIS number
200501261

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Upper Mvenyane 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 Upper Mvenyane Primary School directly, on 076 980 2073, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Upper Mvenyane 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 Upper Mvenyane Primary School the best school in Cedarville?
No matric pass rate is on record for Upper Mvenyane 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 Cedarville besides Upper Mvenyane Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Cedarville, including Cedarville Public School.
How big are the classes at Upper Mvenyane Primary School?
Upper Mvenyane Primary School reported 171 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Upper Mvenyane Primary School?
No. Upper Mvenyane Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Upper Mvenyane Primary School a public or private school?
Upper Mvenyane Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Upper Mvenyane Primary School?
You can call 076 980 2073. It is located at Upper Mvenyane Loc, Cedarville, 4720.
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