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Zwelebango Primary School

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

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

Zwelebango Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Mqanduli. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

152
Learners
8
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Zwelebango Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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 Zwelebango Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Or Tambo Inland district.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelebango Primary School, 2,172 compared with 152; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelebango Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelebango 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 Zwelebango Primary School's 152; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelebango Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelebango 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 Zwelebango Primary School's 152; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelebango Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 78.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelebango Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelebango Primary School, 1,910 compared with 152, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelebango Primary School, 1,870 compared with 152; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelebango Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 58.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelebango Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mqanduli

Zooming into Mqanduli, here are 5 other schools to compare against Zwelebango Primary School.

  • Dudumayo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,336 learners against Zwelebango Primary School's 152; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelebango Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 76.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelebango Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pangindlela Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,318 learners against Zwelebango Primary School's 152; is a public combined school, a different phase than Zwelebango Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tyelinzima High School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelebango Primary School, 1,142 compared with 152; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelebango Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a 73.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelebango Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Upper Mpako Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Zwelebango Primary School, 1,126 compared with 152; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelebango Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 65.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelebango Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bazindlovu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,021 learners against Zwelebango Primary School's 152; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Zwelebango Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 63.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Zwelebango 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 Zwelebango Primary School for 2027

Zwelebango 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
Lwandlana A/A, Mqanduli, Mqanduli, 5080
Postal
P.o. Box 493, Mqanduli, Mqanduli, 5080
Telephone
083 997 1485
EMIS number
200401205

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Zwelebango 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 Zwelebango Primary School directly, on 083 997 1485, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Zwelebango 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 Zwelebango Primary School the best school in Mqanduli?
No matric pass rate is on record for Zwelebango 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 Mqanduli besides Zwelebango Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mqanduli, including Dudumayo Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Zwelebango Primary School?
Zwelebango Primary School reported 152 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Zwelebango Primary School?
No. Zwelebango Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Zwelebango Primary School a public or private school?
Zwelebango Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Zwelebango Primary School?
You can call 083 997 1485. It is located at Lwandlana A/A, Mqanduli, Mqanduli, 5080.
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