Mt Packard Primary School
Mqanduli, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland
About Mt Packard Primary School
A public institution, Mt Packard Primary School functions as a primary school located in Mqanduli, Eastern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Or Tambo Inland education district. For the 2025 academic year, 384 learners were enrolled, taught by 14 educators at a ratio of 27:1. The school is a no-fee institution, ensuring access to education without compulsory fees. As a Quintile 1 school, it receives the highest per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mt Packard Primary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Mt Packard Primary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Mt Packard Primary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Mt Packard Primary School reported a total enrollment of 384 learners with a teaching staff of 14 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Mt Packard Primary School is situated in Mqanduli, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Or Tambo Inland education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Or Tambo, under the King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: Lower Nenga A/A, Magcalekeni Loc, Mqanduli, 5080. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 776, Mqanduli, 5080.
Curriculum & Academics
Mt Packard Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mt Packard Primary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Lower Nenga A/A, Magcalekeni Loc, Mqanduli, 5080
Mqanduli, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 776, Mqanduli, 5080
Phone
+27 83 331 5186Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200400667
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.