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Ben Sinuka Primary School

Public primary school · New Brighton, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

In New Brighton, Port Elizabeth, Ben Sinuka Primary 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 Ben Sinuka Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Ben Sinuka Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around New Brighton, Port Elizabeth. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

238
Learners
6
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Ben Sinuka 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

Nelson Mandela district

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

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ben Sinuka Primary School, 2,290 compared with 238; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ben Sinuka Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ben Sinuka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Ben Sinuka Primary School, 1,736 compared with 238; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ben Sinuka Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ben Sinuka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Ben Sinuka Primary School, 1,668 compared with 238; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ben Sinuka Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ben Sinuka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ben Sinuka Primary School, 1,655 compared with 238; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ben Sinuka Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ben Sinuka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ben Sinuka Primary School, 1,606 compared with 238, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Port Elizabeth

Zooming into Port Elizabeth, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ben Sinuka Primary School.

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ben Sinuka Primary School, 2,290 compared with 238; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ben Sinuka Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ben Sinuka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Enkululekweni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,464 learners against Ben Sinuka Primary School's 238, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Pearson High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,174 learners against Ben Sinuka Primary School's 238; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ben Sinuka Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ben Sinuka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Westville Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ben Sinuka Primary School, 1,158 compared with 238; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ben Sinuka Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ben Sinuka Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sydenham Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,123 learners against Ben Sinuka Primary School's 238, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Ben Sinuka Primary School for 2027

Ben Sinuka 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
1 Gunguluza Street, New Brighton, Port Elizabeth, 6200
Postal
Private Bag 155, New Brighton, 6200
Telephone
041 454 0211
EMIS number
200100058

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ben Sinuka 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 Ben Sinuka Primary School directly, on 041 454 0211, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ben Sinuka 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 Ben Sinuka Primary School the best school in Port Elizabeth?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ben Sinuka 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 Port Elizabeth besides Ben Sinuka Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Port Elizabeth, including Walmer Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ben Sinuka Primary School?
Ben Sinuka Primary School reported 238 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Ben Sinuka Primary School?
No. Ben Sinuka Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Ben Sinuka Primary School a public or private school?
Ben Sinuka Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ben Sinuka Primary School?
You can call 041 454 0211. It is located at 1 Gunguluza Street, New Brighton, Port Elizabeth, 6200.
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