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Mhlabuzima Junior Secondary School
Ngqeleni, Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Mhlabuzima Junior Secondary School is a public primary school in Ngqeleni, Mthatha, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 118 learners and 9 educators, about 13.1 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public primary schools in Eastern Cape (244 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 118 |
| Educators (2025) | 9 |
| Learners per educator | 13.1 (province average 28) Fewer learners per educator than 94% of 1068 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200400589 |
| Exam centre number | 212119 |
Address and location
| Street address | No 21056,mthatha,mthatha,5099 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag 21056 5099 |
| Suburb / area | Ngqeleni |
| Town | Mthatha |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Or Tambo Coastal |
| Municipality | Nyandeni Local Municipality |
| Former department | Transkei |
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 Mhlabuzima Junior Secondary School
Is Mhlabuzima Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Mhlabuzima Junior Secondary School is a public primary school.
Does Mhlabuzima Junior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
How many learners are at Mhlabuzima Junior Secondary School?
118 learners and 9 educators (about 13.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 94% of 1068 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Mhlabuzima Junior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200400589. Its exam centre number is 212119.
Where is Mhlabuzima Junior Secondary School?
No 21056,mthatha,mthatha,5099. It is in Ngqeleni, Mthatha, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. Phone 078 866 9683.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.