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Cambridge Primary School

Public primary school · Cambridge, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Cambridge Primary School is a public primary school in Cambridge, East London. The school's roll stands at roughly 1,185 learners.

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Located in Cambridge, East London, Cambridge Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,185
Learners
58
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Cambridge Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Cambridge Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

5 other schools in Buffalo City district, for comparison against Cambridge Primary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Cambridge Primary School, 2,355 compared with 1,185; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cambridge Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cambridge Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Cambridge Primary School's 1,185; is a public combined school, a different phase than Cambridge Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cambridge Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Cambridge Primary School's 1,185; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cambridge Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cambridge Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School is a similar size to Cambridge Primary School, with 1,507 learners against 1,185; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cambridge Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cambridge Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Cambridge Primary School, at 1,440 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cambridge Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

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

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Cambridge Primary School, 2,355 compared with 1,185; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cambridge Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cambridge Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Cambridge Primary School's 1,185; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cambridge Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cambridge Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Cambridge Primary School, at 1,440 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cambridge Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is a similar size to Cambridge Primary School, with 1,396 learners against 1,185, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is a similar size to Cambridge Primary School, with 1,372 learners against 1,185, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Cambridge Primary School for 2027

Cambridge 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
Queen Street, Cambridge, East London, 5206
Postal
P O Box 3132, Cambridge, 5206
Telephone
043 726 8150
Website
cambridgeprimary.co.za
Email
office@cambridgeprimary.co.za
EMIS number
200200076

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Cambridge 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 Cambridge Primary School directly, on 043 726 8150, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Cambridge 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 Cambridge Primary School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Cambridge 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 East London besides Cambridge Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Cambridge Primary School?
Cambridge Primary School reported 1,185 learners and 58 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 Cambridge Primary School?
Yes, Cambridge 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 Cambridge Primary School a public or private school?
Cambridge Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Cambridge Primary School?
You can call 043 726 8150. It is located at Queen Street, Cambridge, East London, 5206.
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