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Aliwal North Primary School

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

In Aliwal North, Aliwal North Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 462 learners.

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

Aliwal North Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Aliwal North. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

462
Learners
23
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Aliwal North 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 Aliwal North Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Joe Gqabi district

5 other schools in Joe Gqabi district, for comparison against Aliwal North Primary School.

  • Sizamulwazi Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,708 learners against Aliwal North Primary School's 462, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Et Thabane Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,707 learners against Aliwal North Primary School's 462, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Aliwal North Primary School, 1,666 compared with 462; is a public combined school, a different phase than Aliwal North Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Community School teaches considerably more learners than Aliwal North Primary School, 1,497 compared with 462; is a public combined school, a different phase than Aliwal North Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tlokweng Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Aliwal North Primary School, 1,490 compared with 462; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Aliwal North Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Aliwal North

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

  • Malcomess Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,198 learners against Aliwal North Primary School's 462; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Aliwal North Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Aliwal North Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maletswai Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Aliwal North Primary School, 1,105 compared with 462, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Vumile Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 913 learners against Aliwal North Primary School's 462, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Alheit Van Der Merwe Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 883 learners against Aliwal North Primary School's 462, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Egqili Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 872 learners against Aliwal North Primary School's 462; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Aliwal North Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Aliwal North 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 Aliwal North Primary School for 2027

Aliwal North 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
Bensonstr. 2 , Aliwal-Noord , 9750
Postal
P O Box 202, Aliwal North, 9750
Telephone
051 634 1827
EMIS number
200600013
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Aliwal North 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 Aliwal North Primary School directly, on 051 634 1827, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Aliwal North 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 Aliwal North Primary School the best school in Aliwal North?
No matric pass rate is on record for Aliwal North 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 Aliwal North 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 Aliwal North Primary School?
Aliwal North Primary School reported 462 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Aliwal North Primary School?
Yes, Aliwal North 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 Aliwal North Primary School a public or private school?
Aliwal North Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Aliwal North Primary School?
You can call 051 634 1827. It is located at Bensonstr. 2 , Aliwal-Noord , 9750.
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