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Zuzile Junior Primary School

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

In Mdantsane, East London, Zuzile Junior 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 Zuzile Junior Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

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

265
Learners
11
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Zuzile 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 Zuzile Junior Primary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Zuzile Junior Primary School's 265; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zuzile Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zuzile Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Zuzile Junior Primary School, 2,087 compared with 265; is a public combined school, a different phase than Zuzile Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zuzile Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zuzile Junior Primary School, 2,067 compared with 265; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zuzile Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zuzile 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 Zuzile Junior Primary School's 265; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zuzile Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zuzile 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 Zuzile Junior Primary School's 265; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zuzile Junior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

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

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Zuzile Junior Primary School's 265; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zuzile Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zuzile Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zuzile Junior Primary School, 2,067 compared with 265; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zuzile Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zuzile 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 Zuzile Junior Primary School's 265; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zuzile Junior Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against Zuzile Junior Primary School's 265, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Zuzile Junior Primary School, 1,372 compared with 265, 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 Zuzile Junior Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Zuzile 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
4557 Nu 8, Mdantsane, East London, 5219
Postal
P O Box 3384, Cambridge, 5206
Telephone
082 796 9836
EMIS number
200200955

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zuzile 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 Zuzile Junior Primary School directly, on 082 796 9836, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zuzile 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 Zuzile Junior Primary School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Zuzile 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 Zuzile 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 Zuzile Junior Primary School?
Zuzile Junior Primary School reported 265 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Zuzile Junior Primary School?
No. Zuzile Junior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Zuzile Junior Primary School a public or private school?
Zuzile Junior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zuzile Junior Primary School?
You can call 082 796 9836. It is located at 4557 Nu 8, Mdantsane, East London, 5219.
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