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Alheit Van Der Merwe Primary School

Public primary school · Hilton, Aliwal North, Eastern Cape · Joe Gqabi district (Unknown circuit)

In Hilton, Aliwal North, Alheit Van Der Merwe Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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

Alheit Van Der Merwe Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Hilton, Aliwal North. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

883
Learners
26
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Alheit Van Der Merwe 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

Joe Gqabi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Joe Gqabi district with Alheit Van Der Merwe Primary School.

  • Sizamulwazi Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,708 learners against Alheit Van Der Merwe Primary School's 883, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Et Thabane Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,707 learners against Alheit Van Der Merwe Primary School's 883, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Alheit Van Der Merwe Primary School, 1,666 compared with 883; is a public combined school, a different phase than Alheit Van Der Merwe Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Community School teaches considerably more learners than Alheit Van Der Merwe Primary School, 1,497 compared with 883; is a public combined school, a different phase than Alheit Van Der Merwe Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tlokweng Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Alheit Van Der Merwe Primary School, 1,490 compared with 883; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alheit Van Der Merwe Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Aliwal North

Zooming into Aliwal North, here are 5 other schools to compare against Alheit Van Der Merwe Primary School.

  • Malcomess Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Alheit Van Der Merwe Primary School, at 1,198 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alheit Van Der Merwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alheit Van Der Merwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maletswai Primary School is a similar size to Alheit Van Der Merwe Primary School, with 1,105 learners against 883, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Vumile Full Service School is a similar size to Alheit Van Der Merwe Primary School, with 913 learners against 883, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Egqili Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Alheit Van Der Merwe Primary School, at 872 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alheit Van Der Merwe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alheit Van Der Merwe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Vulamazibuko Primary School is a similar size to Alheit Van Der Merwe Primary School, with 850 learners against 883, 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 Alheit Van Der Merwe Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Alheit Van Der Merwe 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
Marcow Street, Hilton, Aliwal North, 9750
Postal
P O Box 723, Aliwal North, 9750
Telephone
051 634 1440
EMIS number
200600011
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Alheit Van Der Merwe 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 Alheit Van Der Merwe Primary School directly, on 051 634 1440, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Alheit Van Der Merwe 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 Alheit Van Der Merwe Primary School the best school in Aliwal North?
No matric pass rate is on record for Alheit Van Der Merwe 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 Aliwal North besides Alheit Van Der Merwe Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Aliwal North, including Malcomess Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Alheit Van Der Merwe Primary School?
Alheit Van Der Merwe Primary School reported 883 learners and 26 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 Alheit Van Der Merwe Primary School?
No. Alheit Van Der Merwe Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Alheit Van Der Merwe Primary School a public or private school?
Alheit Van Der Merwe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Alheit Van Der Merwe Primary School?
You can call 051 634 1440. It is located at Marcow Street, Hilton, Aliwal North, 9750.
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