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Bontrug Senior Primary School

Public primary school · Kirkwood, Uitenhage, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman district (Unknown circuit)

Bontrug Senior Primary School is a public primary school in Kirkwood, Uitenhage. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Bontrug Senior Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Kirkwood, Uitenhage, Bontrug Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

220
Learners
5
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Sarah Baartman district

5 other schools in Sarah Baartman district, for comparison against Bontrug Senior Primary School.

  • Humansdorp Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Bontrug Senior Primary School's 220; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bontrug Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bontrug Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jeffreys Bay Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bontrug Senior Primary School, 1,751 compared with 220; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bontrug Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bontrug Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kuyasa Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,653 learners against Bontrug Senior Primary School's 220; is a public combined school, a different phase than Bontrug Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bontrug Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Graslaagte Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,514 learners against Bontrug Senior Primary School's 220, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Spandau Public School teaches considerably more learners than Bontrug Senior Primary School, 1,490 compared with 220; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bontrug Senior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bontrug Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Uitenhage

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

  • Uitenhage Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Bontrug Senior Primary School, 1,368 compared with 220; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bontrug Senior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bontrug Senior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dalrose Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,124 learners against Bontrug Senior Primary School's 220, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Caritas Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Bontrug Senior Primary School, 987 compared with 220, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dower Practising School is noticeably bigger, teaching 921 learners against Bontrug Senior Primary School's 220, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • High School Brandwag is noticeably bigger, teaching 850 learners against Bontrug Senior Primary School's 220; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Bontrug Senior Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Bontrug Senior 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 Bontrug Senior Primary School for 2027

Bontrug Senior 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
Same Asabove, Moses Mabida, Kirkwood, 6120
Postal
P O Box 1462, Moses Mabida, Kirkwood, 6120
Telephone
042 230 0695
EMIS number
200100077

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Bontrug Senior 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 Bontrug Senior Primary School directly, on 042 230 0695, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Bontrug Senior 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 Bontrug Senior Primary School the best school in Uitenhage?
No matric pass rate is on record for Bontrug Senior 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 Uitenhage besides Bontrug Senior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Uitenhage, including Uitenhage Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Bontrug Senior Primary School?
Bontrug Senior Primary School reported 220 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 44 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 Bontrug Senior Primary School?
No. Bontrug Senior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Bontrug Senior Primary School a public or private school?
Bontrug Senior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Bontrug Senior Primary School?
You can call 042 230 0695. It is located at Same Asabove, Moses Mabida, Kirkwood, 6120.
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