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Zanokhanyo Primary School

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

Welcome to Zanokhanyo Primary School, a public primary school serving Umtata, Mthatha. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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

195
Learners
7
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Zanokhanyo 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

Here is how Zanokhanyo Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Or Tambo Inland district.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zanokhanyo Primary School, 2,172 compared with 195; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zanokhanyo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zanokhanyo 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 Zanokhanyo Primary School's 195; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zanokhanyo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zanokhanyo 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 Zanokhanyo Primary School's 195; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zanokhanyo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zanokhanyo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Zanokhanyo Primary School, 1,910 compared with 195, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Zanokhanyo Primary School, 1,870 compared with 195; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zanokhanyo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zanokhanyo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mthatha

Zooming into Mthatha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Zanokhanyo Primary School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zanokhanyo Primary School, 2,172 compared with 195; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zanokhanyo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zanokhanyo 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 Zanokhanyo Primary School's 195; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zanokhanyo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zanokhanyo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Zanokhanyo Primary School, 1,910 compared with 195, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Zanokhanyo Primary School, 1,870 compared with 195; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zanokhanyo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zanokhanyo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Excelsior School teaches considerably more learners than Zanokhanyo Primary School, 1,817 compared with 195; is a public combined school, a different phase than Zanokhanyo Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zanokhanyo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Zanokhanyo Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Zanokhanyo 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
Po.box 1494, Mthatha, Mthatha, 5099
Postal
Po.box1494, Mthatha, 5099
Telephone
079 475 2653
EMIS number
200401177

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zanokhanyo 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 Zanokhanyo Primary School directly, on 079 475 2653, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zanokhanyo 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 Zanokhanyo Primary School the best school in Mthatha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Zanokhanyo 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 Zanokhanyo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Zanokhanyo Primary School?
Zanokhanyo Primary School reported 195 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Zanokhanyo Primary School?
No. Zanokhanyo Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Zanokhanyo Primary School a public or private school?
Zanokhanyo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zanokhanyo Primary School?
You can call 079 475 2653. It is located at Po.box 1494, Mthatha, Mthatha, 5099.
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