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Zimasa Junior Primary School

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

Welcome to Zimasa Junior Primary School, a public primary school serving Mdantsane, East London. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Zimasa Junior Primary School is a public primary school in Mdantsane, East London. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

235
Learners
9
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Zimasa Junior 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

5 other schools in Buffalo City district, for comparison against Zimasa Junior Primary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Zimasa Junior Primary School's 235; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zimasa Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zimasa Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Zimasa Junior Primary School, 2,087 compared with 235; is a public combined school, a different phase than Zimasa Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zimasa Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zimasa Junior Primary School, 2,067 compared with 235; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zimasa Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zimasa Junior 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 Zimasa Junior Primary School's 235; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zimasa Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zimasa Junior 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 Zimasa Junior Primary School's 235; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zimasa Junior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

Zooming into East London, here are 5 other schools to compare against Zimasa Junior Primary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Zimasa Junior Primary School's 235; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zimasa Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zimasa Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zimasa Junior Primary School, 2,067 compared with 235; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zimasa Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zimasa Junior 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 Zimasa Junior Primary School's 235; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zimasa Junior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against Zimasa Junior Primary School's 235, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zimasa Junior Primary School, 1,372 compared with 235, 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 Zimasa Junior Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Zimasa Junior 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
1243 Nu 14, Mdantsane, East London, 5219
Postal
1243 Nu 14, Mdantsane, 5219
Telephone
072 760 0125
EMIS number
200200942

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zimasa Junior 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 Zimasa Junior Primary School directly, on 072 760 0125, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zimasa Junior 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 Zimasa Junior Primary School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Zimasa Junior 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 Zimasa Junior 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 Zimasa Junior Primary School?
Zimasa Junior Primary School reported 235 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Zimasa Junior Primary School?
No. Zimasa Junior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Zimasa Junior Primary School a public or private school?
Zimasa Junior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zimasa Junior Primary School?
You can call 072 760 0125. It is located at 1243 Nu 14, Mdantsane, East London, 5219.
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