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Arcadia Primary School

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

Arcadia Primary School is a public primary school based in Arcadia, Gqeberha. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Arcadia Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Arcadia, Gqeberha, Arcadia Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

786
Learners
24
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Arcadia Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

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

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Arcadia Primary School's 786; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Arcadia Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Arcadia Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Arcadia Primary School's 786; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Arcadia Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Arcadia Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Arcadia Primary School's 786; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Arcadia Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Arcadia Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Arcadia Primary School's 786; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Arcadia Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Arcadia Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Arcadia Primary School's 786, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

And within Gqeberha itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Arcadia Primary School's 786; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Arcadia Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Arcadia Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Arcadia Primary School's 786; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Arcadia Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Arcadia Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Arcadia Primary School's 786; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Arcadia Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Arcadia Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Arcadia Primary School's 786, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,601 learners against Arcadia Primary School's 786; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Arcadia Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Arcadia Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Arcadia Primary School for 2027

Arcadia 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
Claasen Street, Arcadia, Gqeberha, 6059
Postal
P.o Box 17016, Saltville, Port Elizabeth, 6058
Telephone
041 481 1105
EMIS number
200100036

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Arcadia 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 Arcadia Primary School directly, on 041 481 1105, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Arcadia Primary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Arcadia Primary School the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Arcadia 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 Arcadia Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Arcadia Primary School?
Arcadia Primary School reported 786 learners and 24 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 Arcadia Primary School?
No. Arcadia Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Arcadia Primary School a public or private school?
Arcadia Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Arcadia Primary School?
You can call 041 481 1105. It is located at Claasen Street, Arcadia, Gqeberha, 6059.
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