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Adelaide Primary School

Public primary school · Lingelethu, Adelaide, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

In Lingelethu, Adelaide, Adelaide Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 349 learners.

On this page, you will find the key facts about Adelaide Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Adelaide Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Lingelethu, Adelaide. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

349
Learners
15
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Adelaide Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Adelaide Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Amathole West district

Here is how Adelaide Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Amathole West district.

  • Kubusie Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Adelaide Primary School, 1,224 compared with 349; is a public combined school, a different phase than Adelaide Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Adelaide Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fundani High School teaches considerably more learners than Adelaide Primary School, 1,170 compared with 349; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Adelaide Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Adelaide Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School teaches considerably more learners than Adelaide Primary School, 1,020 compared with 349; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Adelaide Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Adelaide Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Adelaide Primary School, 1,001 compared with 349; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Adelaide Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Adelaide Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 933 learners against Adelaide Primary School's 349; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Adelaide Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Adelaide Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Adelaide

Zooming into Adelaide, here are 5 other schools to compare against Adelaide Primary School.

  • Lingelethu Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Adelaide Primary School, 827 compared with 349, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sipho Camagu High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 733 learners against Adelaide Primary School's 349; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Adelaide Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Adelaide Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Adelaide Primary School, 627 compared with 349; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Adelaide Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 72.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Adelaide Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Adelaide Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 552 learners against Adelaide Primary School's 349; is a public combined school, a different phase than Adelaide Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Richard Msuthu Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Adelaide Primary School, at 294 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Adelaide Primary School for 2027

Adelaide Primary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Grey Street, Adelaide, 5760
Postal
P O Box 7, Adelaide, 5760
Telephone
046 684 0161
EMIS number
200100013
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Adelaide 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 Adelaide Primary School directly, on 046 684 0161, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Adelaide Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Adelaide Primary School the best school in Adelaide?
No matric pass rate is on record for Adelaide 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 Adelaide besides Adelaide Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Adelaide, including Lingelethu Full Service School.
How big are the classes at Adelaide Primary School?
Adelaide Primary School reported 349 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Adelaide Primary School?
Yes, Adelaide 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 Adelaide Primary School a public or private school?
Adelaide Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Adelaide Primary School?
You can call 046 684 0161. It is located at Grey Street, Adelaide, 5760.
Related

Related schools in Adelaide

A few other schools in the Lingelethu, Adelaide area: