Primary Public No Fee Q1

Mbolompo Comprehensive School

Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape

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Learners (2025)
268
Educators (2025)
9
Learner : Educator
29.8:1
2025 NSC Pass Rate
N/A
About this school

Overview

Mbolompo Comprehensive School is a public primary school (Grades R–7) located in Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 268 learners and is staffed by 9 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 30:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q1. It falls within the Or Tambo Inland education district.

EMIS
200400539
Phase
Primary
Sector
Public
Quintile
Q1
Learners (2025)
268
Province
Eastern Cape
How it compares

Benchmark against nearby schools

Compared with 120 other primary schools in Umtata.

Learner:educator ratio (lower is more staffed)
29.8:1
vs 25.6:1 area average
Ranks 87th of 121
Fees & funding

School fees

Status
No-Fee School
Indicative 2027 fee
R0 per year (no-fee school)

Mbolompo Comprehensive School charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery and learner transport.

Public primary school (Grades R–7); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.

Fee questions

How much are school fees at Mbolompo Comprehensive School for 2027?

Tuition at Mbolompo Comprehensive School for the 2027 academic year is R0; the school is officially classified as no-fee (Q1) by the Department of Basic Education in the Or Tambo Inland district. Parents may still need to cover uniform and stationery costs; phone 071 857 4052 for specifics.

Is Mbolompo Comprehensive School a no-fee school?

Yes, Mbolompo Comprehensive School is officially a no-fee school (Q1), recognised as such by the Department of Basic Education in the Or Tambo Inland district. No tuition is charged to any of its 268 learners.

What is the quintile of Mbolompo Comprehensive School and what does it mean for fees?

As a Q1 public primary school (Grades R–7) in the Or Tambo Inland district, Mbolompo Comprehensive School is funded entirely by the state under the no-fee policy applied to Quintiles 1 through 3.

Admissions

How to apply

Applications to Mbolompo Comprehensive School for Grade R or Grade 1 (and other grade transfers) are submitted directly at the Mbolompo Comprehensive School school office in the Or Tambo Inland education district. Below is the step-by-step process specific to Eastern Cape.

  1. 1
    Confirm availability with Mbolompo Comprehensive School

    Call 071 857 4052 to confirm whether Mbolompo Comprehensive School has open places for the year you're applying.

  2. 2
    Start the application

    Collect the official application form from Maqwathini Administrative Area,Mthatha,Mthatha,5099 or download it from the Eastern Cape Department of Education website.

  3. 3
    Submit your documents

    Submit the completed form and certified copies of all supporting documents to Mbolompo Comprehensive School during the school's published admission window.

  4. 4
    Pay any required deposits or fees

    Mbolompo Comprehensive School is a no-fee school (Q1), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.

  5. 5
    Confirm placement and enrol

    Wait for confirmation from Mbolompo Comprehensive School. If declined, you may appeal at the Or Tambo Inland district office under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.

Documents typically required
  • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
  • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
  • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
  • Latest school report
  • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
  • Road-to-Health booklet (Grade R / Grade 1 entry)

Admissions questions

How do I apply to Mbolompo Comprehensive School for the next school year?

To apply to Mbolompo Comprehensive School for the next academic year, collect and submit the application form directly at Mbolompo Comprehensive School. In the Eastern Cape, applications are made directly at the school office and confirmed by the district. For confirmation of available places, contact Mbolompo Comprehensive School via phone 071 857 4052.

What documents do I need to apply at Mbolompo Comprehensive School?

Mbolompo Comprehensive School requires the following documents for admission: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Contact Mbolompo Comprehensive School (phone 071 857 4052) for any school-specific requirements.

Get in touch

Contact & location

Address
Maqwathini Administrative Area,Mthatha,Mthatha,5099
Postal address
P O Box 571, Umtata, 5099
Telephone
071 857 4052
Administrative reference details
NatEMIS number
200400539
Circuit
Unknown
Ward
99.0
Local municipality
King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality
District municipality
OR Tambo
Section 21 status
Yes
Exam centre
No
Status
Open
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