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A W Barnes Primary School

Public primary school · Parkside, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

A W Barnes Primary School is a public primary school in Parkside, East London. Around 1,372 learners are enrolled here.

On this page, you will find a full profile of A W Barnes Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Parkside, East London, A W Barnes Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,372
Learners
40
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

A W Barnes Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for A W Barnes Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

5 other schools in Buffalo City district, for comparison against A W Barnes Primary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than A W Barnes Primary School, 2,355 compared with 1,372; is a public secondary school, a different phase than A W Barnes Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point A W Barnes Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against A W Barnes Primary School's 1,372; is a public combined school, a different phase than A W Barnes Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point A W Barnes Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against A W Barnes Primary School's 1,372; is a public secondary school, a different phase than A W Barnes Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point A W Barnes Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School is a similar size to A W Barnes Primary School, with 1,507 learners against 1,372; is a public secondary school, a different phase than A W Barnes Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point A W Barnes Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as A W Barnes Primary School, at 1,440 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than A W Barnes Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

And within East London itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than A W Barnes Primary School, 2,355 compared with 1,372; is a public secondary school, a different phase than A W Barnes Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point A W Barnes Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against A W Barnes Primary School's 1,372; is a public secondary school, a different phase than A W Barnes Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point A W Barnes Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as A W Barnes Primary School, at 1,440 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than A W Barnes Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is a similar size to A W Barnes Primary School, with 1,396 learners against 1,372, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mzokhanyo High School sits in roughly the same size range as A W Barnes Primary School, at 1,335 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than A W Barnes Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point A W Barnes Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to A W Barnes Primary School for 2027

Because A W Barnes Primary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Woodstock Road, Parkside, East London, 5220
Postal
P O Box 10086, Pefferville, 5220
Telephone
043 742 7068
EMIS number
200200003
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at A W Barnes Primary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask A W Barnes Primary School directly, on 043 742 7068, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to A W Barnes Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is A W Barnes Primary School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for A W Barnes Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in East London besides A W Barnes Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at A W Barnes Primary School?
A W Barnes Primary School reported 1,372 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at A W Barnes Primary School?
Yes, A W Barnes Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is A W Barnes Primary School a public or private school?
A W Barnes Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact A W Barnes Primary School?
You can call 043 742 7068. It is located at Woodstock Road, Parkside, East London, 5220.
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