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Alfonso Arries Primary School

Public primary school · Booysens Park, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Alfonso Arries Primary School, a public primary school serving Booysens Park, Gqeberha. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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

Alfonso Arries Primary School is a public primary school in Booysens Park, Gqeberha. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,606
Learners
49
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Alfonso Arries Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

5 other schools in Nelson Mandela district, for comparison against Alfonso Arries Primary School.

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Alfonso Arries Primary School, 2,290 compared with 1,606; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alfonso Arries Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alfonso Arries Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Alfonso Arries Primary School, at 1,736 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alfonso Arries Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alfonso Arries Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is a similar size to Alfonso Arries Primary School, with 1,668 learners against 1,606; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alfonso Arries Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alfonso Arries Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is a similar size to Alfonso Arries Primary School, with 1,655 learners against 1,606; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alfonso Arries Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alfonso Arries Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School is a similar size to Alfonso Arries Primary School, with 1,601 learners against 1,606; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alfonso Arries Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alfonso Arries Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Gqeberha

Zooming into Gqeberha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Alfonso Arries Primary School.

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Alfonso Arries Primary School, at 1,736 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alfonso Arries Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alfonso Arries Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is a similar size to Alfonso Arries Primary School, with 1,668 learners against 1,606; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alfonso Arries Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alfonso Arries Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is a similar size to Alfonso Arries Primary School, with 1,655 learners against 1,606; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alfonso Arries Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alfonso Arries Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School is a similar size to Alfonso Arries Primary School, with 1,601 learners against 1,606; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alfonso Arries Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alfonso Arries Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Booysen Park Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Alfonso Arries Primary School, at 1,595 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alfonso Arries Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alfonso Arries 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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Alfonso Arries Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Alfonso Arries Primary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Chatty Ext 12, Booysens Park, Gqeberha, 6059
Telephone
083 571 3999
EMIS number
200101042
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Alfonso Arries 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 Alfonso Arries Primary School directly, on 083 571 3999, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Alfonso Arries 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 Alfonso Arries Primary School the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Alfonso Arries 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 Gqeberha besides Alfonso Arries Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Alfonso Arries Primary School?
Alfonso Arries Primary School reported 1,606 learners and 49 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Alfonso Arries Primary School?
No. Alfonso Arries Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Alfonso Arries Primary School a public or private school?
Alfonso Arries Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Alfonso Arries Primary School?
You can call 083 571 3999. It is located at Chatty Ext 12, Booysens Park, Gqeberha, 6059.
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