Primary Public No Fee Q1

Mpantaka Senior Primary School

Qumbu, Eastern Cape

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Learners (2025)
149
Educators (2025)
4
Learner : Educator
37.3:1
2025 NSC Pass Rate
N/A
About this school

Overview

Mpantaka Senior Primary School is a public primary school (Grades R–7) located in Qumbu, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 149 learners and is staffed by 4 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 37:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q1. It falls within the Or Tambo Inland education district.

EMIS
200400639
Phase
Primary
Sector
Public
Quintile
Q1
Learners (2025)
149
Province
Eastern Cape
How it compares

Benchmark against nearby schools

Compared with 110 other primary schools in Qumbu.

Learner:educator ratio (lower is more staffed)
37.3:1
vs 23.4:1 area average
Ranks 102nd of 111
Fees & funding

School fees

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

Mpantaka Senior Primary 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 Mpantaka Senior Primary School for 2027?

Mpantaka Senior Primary School is a no-fee public primary school (Grades R–7) in Qumbu, Eastern Cape, so parents pay no tuition fees for 2027. All 149 enrolled learners attend at no charge. Budget instead for uniforms, stationery and transport. For voluntary contributions or admission fees, phone 073 549 0368.

Is Mpantaka Senior Primary School a no-fee school?

Mpantaka Senior Primary School is classified no-fee under Q1 and forms part of the state-funded schools serving Qumbu, Eastern Cape. Parents pay no tuition fees.

What is the quintile of Mpantaka Senior Primary School and what does it mean for fees?

Mpantaka Senior Primary School is a Q1 school, the lowest of three quintile bands designated as "no-fee" under the SA Schools Act. Serving the Qumbu, Eastern Cape community in the Or Tambo Inland district, it receives full state funding and parents are not charged tuition.

Admissions

How to apply

Mpantaka Senior Primary School accepts applications directly at the Mpantaka Senior Primary School school office in the Or Tambo Inland education district. The steps and documents required for Grade R or Grade 1 (and other grade transfers) are detailed below.

  1. 1
    Confirm availability with Mpantaka Senior Primary School

    Call 073 549 0368 to confirm whether Mpantaka Senior Primary School has open places for the year you're applying.

  2. 2
    Start the application

    Collect the official application form from Ncaloshe A/A,Manzana Loc,Qumbu,5180 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 Mpantaka Senior Primary School during the school's published admission window.

  4. 4
    Pay any required deposits or fees

    Mpantaka Senior Primary 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 Mpantaka Senior Primary 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 Mpantaka Senior Primary School for the next school year?

Mpantaka Senior Primary School processes applications at the school office. In the Eastern Cape, applications are made directly at the school office and confirmed by the district. Reach the school directly via phone 073 549 0368 to confirm openings in the Or Tambo Inland district.

What documents do I need to apply at Mpantaka Senior Primary School?

When applying to Mpantaka Senior Primary School, you'll typically need: • 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) Additional items may be requested by Mpantaka Senior Primary School depending on the grade; confirm via phone 073 549 0368.

Get in touch

Contact & location

Address
Ncaloshe A/A,Manzana Loc,Qumbu,5180
Postal address
P.O.Box 458, Qumbu, Qumbu, 5180
Telephone
073 549 0368
Administrative reference details
NatEMIS number
200400639
Circuit
Unknown
Ward
99.0
Local municipality
Mhlontlo Local Municipality
District municipality
OR Tambo
Section 21 status
Yes
Exam centre
No
Status
Open
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