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Alice Full Service School

Public primary school, full service school specialisation · Alice, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

In Alice, Alice Full Service School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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

Alice Full Service School is a public primary school serving families in and around Alice. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

577
Learners
20
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Full Service School
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Alice Full Service 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

Amathole West district

5 other schools in Amathole West district, for comparison against Alice Full Service School.

  • Kubusie Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Alice Full Service School, 1,224 compared with 577; is a public combined school, a different phase than Alice Full Service School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alice Full Service School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fundani High School teaches considerably more learners than Alice Full Service School, 1,170 compared with 577; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alice Full Service School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alice Full Service School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School teaches considerably more learners than Alice Full Service School, 1,020 compared with 577; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alice Full Service School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alice Full Service School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Alice Full Service School, 1,001 compared with 577; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alice Full Service School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alice Full Service School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 933 learners against Alice Full Service School's 577; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alice Full Service School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alice Full Service School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Alice

Zooming into Alice, here are 5 other schools to compare against Alice Full Service School.

  • Imingcangathelo High School is a similar size to Alice Full Service School, with 687 learners against 577; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alice Full Service School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alice Full Service School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Enkwenkwezini Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Alice Full Service School, at 608 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alice Full Service School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alice Full Service School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jabavu High School is a similar size to Alice Full Service School, with 497 learners against 577; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alice Full Service School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alice Full Service School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Davidson Preparatory School is a similar size to Alice Full Service School, with 445 learners against 577, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Phandulwazi Agricultural High School is a similar size to Alice Full Service School, with 433 learners against 577; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Alice Full Service School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 89.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Alice Full Service 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 Alice Full Service School for 2027

Alice Full Service 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
8 Garden Street, Alice, Alice, 5700
Postal
P O Box 681, Alice, 5700
Telephone
040 653 1261
EMIS number
200200006

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Alice Full Service 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 Alice Full Service School directly, on 040 653 1261, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Alice Full Service 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 Alice Full Service School the best school in Alice?
No matric pass rate is on record for Alice Full Service 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 Alice besides Alice Full Service School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Alice, including Imingcangathelo High School.
How big are the classes at Alice Full Service School?
Alice Full Service School reported 577 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Alice Full Service School?
No. Alice Full Service School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Alice Full Service School a public or private school?
Alice Full Service School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Alice Full Service School?
You can call 040 653 1261. It is located at 8 Garden Street, Alice, Alice, 5700.
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