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Al-Azhar Primary School

Private primary school · Malabar, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Al-Azhar Primary School, a private primary school serving Malabar, Gqeberha. Around 432 learners are enrolled here.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Al-Azhar Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Al-Azhar Primary School is a private primary school in Malabar, Gqeberha. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

432
Learners
41
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Al-Azhar Primary School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

Here is how Al-Azhar Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nelson Mandela district.

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Al-Azhar Primary School, 2,290 compared with 432; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Al-Azhar Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Al-Azhar Primary School, 1,736 compared with 432; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Al-Azhar Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Al-Azhar Primary School, 1,668 compared with 432; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Al-Azhar Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Al-Azhar Primary School, 1,655 compared with 432; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Al-Azhar Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Al-Azhar Primary School, 1,606 compared with 432; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

Zooming into Gqeberha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Al-Azhar Primary School.

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Al-Azhar Primary School, 1,736 compared with 432; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Al-Azhar Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Al-Azhar Primary School, 1,668 compared with 432; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Al-Azhar Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Al-Azhar Primary School, 1,655 compared with 432; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Al-Azhar Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Al-Azhar Primary School, 1,606 compared with 432; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Al-Azhar Primary School, 1,601 compared with 432; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Al-Azhar Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
42 Cnr Rudolph & Saliehout Avenue, Malabar, Gqeberha, 6020
Postal
P O Box 21043, Port Elizabeth, 6000
Telephone
041 457 1504
EMIS number
200100019
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Al-Azhar 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 Al-Azhar Primary School directly, on 041 457 1504, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Al-Azhar 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 Al-Azhar Primary School the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Al-Azhar Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Gqeberha besides Al-Azhar Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Al-Azhar Primary School?
Al-Azhar Primary School reported 432 learners and 41 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 11 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 Al-Azhar Primary School?
Yes. As a private school, Al-Azhar Primary School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Al-Azhar Primary School a public or private school?
Al-Azhar Primary School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Al-Azhar Primary School?
You can call 041 457 1504. It is located at 42 Cnr Rudolph & Saliehout Avenue, Malabar, Gqeberha, 6020.
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