Ncumbe Junior Secondary School
Tabankulu, Mount Frere, Eastern Cape 1.6 km
Public primary school
Magubungela Senior Primary School
Tabankulu, Mount Frere, Eastern Cape
Magubungela Senior Primary School is a public primary school in Tabankulu, Mount Frere, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 233 learners and 10 educators, about 23.3 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public primary schools in Eastern Cape (244 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 233 |
| Educators (2025) | 10 |
| Learners per educator | 23.3 (province average 28) Fewer learners per educator than 58% of 1266 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200500518 |
Address and location
| Street address | Ncumbe Store,ncumbe A/A,tabankulu,5090 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 44, Mount Frere, Mount Frere, 5090 |
| Suburb / area | Tabankulu |
| Town | Mount Frere |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Or Tambo Inland |
| Municipality | Ntabankulu Local Municipality |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Eastern Cape open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Magubungela Senior Primary School
Is Magubungela Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Magubungela Senior Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Magubungela Senior Primary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
How many learners are at Magubungela Senior Primary School?
233 learners and 10 educators (about 23.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 58% of 1266 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Magubungela Senior Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 200500518.
Where is Magubungela Senior Primary School?
Ncumbe Store,ncumbe A/A,tabankulu,5090. It is in Tabankulu, Mount Frere, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. Phone 073 445 6563.
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Mbombo Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.