Nqalo Primary School
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Public primary school
Mhlonyaneni Higher Primary School
Tabankulu, Eastern Cape
Mhlonyaneni Higher Primary School is a public primary school in Tabankulu, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 185 learners and 7 educators, about 26.4 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than 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) | 185 |
| Educators (2025) | 7 |
| Learners per educator | 26.4 (province average 28) Fewer learners per educator than 43% of 1266 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200500678 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mhlonyaneni Loc. Caba A/A,tabankulu,5090 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X513, Tabankulu, 5130 |
| Town | Tabankulu |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Alfred Nzo West |
| Municipality | Ntabankulu 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 Mhlonyaneni Higher Primary School
Is Mhlonyaneni Higher Primary School a public or private school?
Mhlonyaneni Higher Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Mhlonyaneni Higher 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 Mhlonyaneni Higher Primary School?
185 learners and 7 educators (about 26.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 43% of 1266 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Mhlonyaneni Higher Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 200500678.
Where is Mhlonyaneni Higher Primary School?
Mhlonyaneni Loc. Caba A/A,tabankulu,5090. It is in Tabankulu, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo West education district. Phone 083 624 7737.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.