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Van Coller Public School

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

Van Coller Public School is a public primary school based in Mlungisi, Queenstown. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

In Mlungisi, Queenstown, Van Coller Public School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

543
Learners
16
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Van Coller Public School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

Here is how Van Coller Public School compares with 5 other schools listed under Chris Hani West district.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School teaches considerably more learners than Van Coller Public School, 1,607 compared with 543; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Coller Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Coller Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School teaches considerably more learners than Van Coller Public School, 1,410 compared with 543; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Coller Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Coller Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Van Coller Public School, 1,349 compared with 543, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Van Coller Public School, 1,348 compared with 543, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,267 learners against Van Coller Public School's 543; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Coller Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Coller Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Queenstown

And within Queenstown itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School teaches considerably more learners than Van Coller Public School, 1,607 compared with 543; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Coller Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Coller Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School teaches considerably more learners than Van Coller Public School, 1,410 compared with 543; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Coller Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Coller Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Van Coller Public School, 1,349 compared with 543, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,267 learners against Van Coller Public School's 543; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Coller Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Coller Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • John Noah High School teaches considerably more learners than Van Coller Public School, 1,203 compared with 543; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Coller Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Coller Public 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 Van Coller Public School for 2027

As a public school, Van Coller Public 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
Top Street, Mlungisi, Queenstown, 5320
Postal
P O Box 609, Queenstown, 5319
Telephone
078 404 3533
EMIS number
200600883

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Van Coller Public 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 Van Coller Public School directly, on 078 404 3533, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Van Coller Public 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 Van Coller Public School the best school in Queenstown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Van Coller Public 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 Van Coller Public School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Queenstown, including Luvuyo Lerumo High School.
How big are the classes at Van Coller Public School?
Van Coller Public School reported 543 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Van Coller Public School?
No. Van Coller Public School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Van Coller Public School a public or private school?
Van Coller Public School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Van Coller Public School?
You can call 078 404 3533. It is located at Top Street, Mlungisi, Queenstown, 5320.
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