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Altona Primary School

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

Welcome to Altona Primary School, a public primary school serving Greenbushes, Gqeberha. Around 511 learners are enrolled here.

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Altona Primary School is a public primary school in Greenbushes, Gqeberha. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

511
Learners
23
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Altona 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 Altona Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

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

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Altona Primary School, 2,290 compared with 511; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Altona Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Altona Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Altona Primary School, 1,736 compared with 511; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Altona Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Altona Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Altona Primary School, 1,668 compared with 511; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Altona Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Altona Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Altona Primary School, 1,655 compared with 511; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Altona Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Altona Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Altona Primary School, 1,606 compared with 511, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

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

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Altona Primary School, 1,736 compared with 511; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Altona Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Altona Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Altona Primary School, 1,668 compared with 511; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Altona Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Altona Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Altona Primary School, 1,655 compared with 511; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Altona Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Altona Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Altona Primary School, 1,606 compared with 511, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Altona Primary School, 1,601 compared with 511; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Altona Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Altona 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 Altona Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Altona 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
Altona Road, Greenbushes, Gqeberha, 6015
Postal
P.o Box 10994, Port Elizabeth, Port Elizabeth, 6015
Telephone
041 372 1041
Website
altonaprimary.co.za
Email
altonaschool@telkomsa.net
EMIS number
200100027

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Altona 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 Altona Primary School directly, on 041 372 1041, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Altona 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 Altona Primary School the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Altona 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 Altona Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Altona Primary School?
Altona Primary School reported 511 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Altona Primary School?
Yes, Altona 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 Altona Primary School a public or private school?
Altona Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Altona Primary School?
You can call 041 372 1041. It is located at Altona Road, Greenbushes, Gqeberha, 6015.
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