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Vulinkundla Primary School

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

Vulinkundla Primary School is a public primary school in Umtata, Mthatha. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Vulinkundla Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Umtata, Mthatha, Vulinkundla Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

107
Learners
5
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

Here is how Vulinkundla 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 Vulinkundla Primary School's 107; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vulinkundla Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vulinkundla Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vulinkundla Primary School, 2,116 compared with 107; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vulinkundla Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vulinkundla Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Vulinkundla Primary School, 1,950 compared with 107; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vulinkundla Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vulinkundla 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 Vulinkundla Primary School's 107, 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 Vulinkundla Primary School's 107; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vulinkundla Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vulinkundla 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 Vulinkundla Primary School's 107; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vulinkundla Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vulinkundla Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Vulinkundla Primary School, 1,950 compared with 107; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vulinkundla Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vulinkundla 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 Vulinkundla Primary School's 107, 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 Vulinkundla Primary School's 107; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vulinkundla Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vulinkundla Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,817 learners against Vulinkundla Primary School's 107; is a public combined school, a different phase than Vulinkundla Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vulinkundla 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 Vulinkundla Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Vulinkundla 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
Zimbane Administrative Area, Mthata, 5099
Postal
P O Box 435 5099
Telephone
071 257 8907
EMIS number
200401133

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vulinkundla 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 Vulinkundla Primary School directly, on 071 257 8907, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vulinkundla 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 Vulinkundla Primary School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Vulinkundla 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 Vulinkundla Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Vulinkundla Primary School?
Vulinkundla Primary School reported 107 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Vulinkundla Primary School?
No. Vulinkundla Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Vulinkundla Primary School a public or private school?
Vulinkundla Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vulinkundla Primary School?
You can call 071 257 8907. It is located at Zimbane Administrative Area, Mthata, 5099.
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