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Xugxwala Primary School

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

In Umtata, Viedgiesville, Xugxwala 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 Xugxwala Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Xugxwala Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Umtata, Viedgiesville. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

234
Learners
8
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Xugxwala 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

Or Tambo Inland district

5 other schools in Or Tambo Inland district, for comparison against Xugxwala Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Xugxwala Primary School, 2,172 compared with 234; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Xugxwala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Xugxwala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,116 learners against Xugxwala Primary School's 234; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Xugxwala Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Xugxwala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Xugxwala Primary School's 234; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Xugxwala Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Xugxwala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Xugxwala Primary School, 1,910 compared with 234, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Xugxwala Primary School, 1,870 compared with 234; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Xugxwala Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Xugxwala Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Viedgiesville

Zooming into Viedgiesville, here are 1 other schools to compare against Xugxwala Primary School.

  • Thala Primary School is a similar size to Xugxwala Primary School, with 215 learners against 234, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
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 Xugxwala Primary School for 2027

Xugxwala 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
Ngqwala A/A, Viedgesville, Mthatha, 5099
Postal
P O Box 51, Viedgesville 51, 5102
Telephone
073 323 6965
EMIS number
200401155

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Xugxwala 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 Xugxwala Primary School directly, on 073 323 6965, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Xugxwala 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 Xugxwala Primary School the best school in Viedgiesville?
No matric pass rate is on record for Xugxwala 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 Viedgiesville besides Xugxwala Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 1 other schools in and around Viedgiesville, including Thala Primary School.
How big are the classes at Xugxwala Primary School?
Xugxwala Primary School reported 234 learners and 8 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 Xugxwala Primary School?
No. Xugxwala Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Xugxwala Primary School a public or private school?
Xugxwala Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Xugxwala Primary School?
You can call 073 323 6965. It is located at Ngqwala A/A, Viedgesville, Mthatha, 5099.
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