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W.n. Madikizela-Mandela Primary School

Public primary school · Nu 13, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to W.n. Madikizela-Mandela Primary School, a public primary school serving Nu 13, East London. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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W.n. Madikizela-Mandela Primary School is a public primary school in Nu 13, East London. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

179
Learners
9
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

W.n. Madikizela-Mandela 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

Buffalo City district

Here is how W.n. Madikizela-Mandela Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Buffalo City district.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against W.n. Madikizela-Mandela Primary School's 179; is a public secondary school, a different phase than W.n. Madikizela-Mandela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point W.n. Madikizela-Mandela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than W.n. Madikizela-Mandela Primary School, 2,087 compared with 179; is a public combined school, a different phase than W.n. Madikizela-Mandela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point W.n. Madikizela-Mandela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than W.n. Madikizela-Mandela Primary School, 2,067 compared with 179; is a public secondary school, a different phase than W.n. Madikizela-Mandela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point W.n. Madikizela-Mandela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against W.n. Madikizela-Mandela Primary School's 179; is a public secondary school, a different phase than W.n. Madikizela-Mandela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point W.n. Madikizela-Mandela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against W.n. Madikizela-Mandela Primary School's 179; is a public secondary school, a different phase than W.n. Madikizela-Mandela Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

Zooming into East London, here are 5 other schools to compare against W.n. Madikizela-Mandela Primary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against W.n. Madikizela-Mandela Primary School's 179; is a public secondary school, a different phase than W.n. Madikizela-Mandela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point W.n. Madikizela-Mandela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than W.n. Madikizela-Mandela Primary School, 2,067 compared with 179; is a public secondary school, a different phase than W.n. Madikizela-Mandela Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point W.n. Madikizela-Mandela Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against W.n. Madikizela-Mandela Primary School's 179; is a public secondary school, a different phase than W.n. Madikizela-Mandela Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against W.n. Madikizela-Mandela Primary School's 179, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School teaches considerably more learners than W.n. Madikizela-Mandela Primary School, 1,372 compared with 179, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 W.n. Madikizela-Mandela Primary School for 2027

As a public school, W.n. Madikizela-Mandela 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
911 N.u.13, Mdantsane, East London, 5219
Postal
P.o. Box 507 Ngwenyathi Po, Mdantsane, 5219
Telephone
076 411 3076
EMIS number
200200376

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at W.n. Madikizela-Mandela 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 W.n. Madikizela-Mandela Primary School directly, on 076 411 3076, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to W.n. Madikizela-Mandela 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 W.n. Madikizela-Mandela Primary School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for W.n. Madikizela-Mandela 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 East London besides W.n. Madikizela-Mandela Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at W.n. Madikizela-Mandela Primary School?
W.n. Madikizela-Mandela Primary School reported 179 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 W.n. Madikizela-Mandela Primary School?
No. W.n. Madikizela-Mandela Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is W.n. Madikizela-Mandela Primary School a public or private school?
W.n. Madikizela-Mandela Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact W.n. Madikizela-Mandela Primary School?
You can call 076 411 3076. It is located at 911 N.u.13, Mdantsane, East London, 5219.
Related

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