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Caritas Primary School

Public primary school · Rosedale, Uitenhage, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Caritas Primary School is a public primary school based in Rosedale, Uitenhage. 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 Caritas Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Rosedale, Uitenhage, Caritas Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

987
Learners
25
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

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

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Caritas Primary School's 987; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Caritas Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Caritas 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 Caritas Primary School's 987; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Caritas Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Caritas 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 Caritas Primary School's 987; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Caritas Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Caritas 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 Caritas Primary School's 987; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Caritas Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Caritas 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 Caritas Primary School's 987, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Uitenhage

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

  • Uitenhage Secondary School is a similar size to Caritas Primary School, with 1,368 learners against 987; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Caritas Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 93.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Caritas Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Dalrose Full Service School sits in roughly the same size range as Caritas Primary School, at 1,124 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dower Practising School sits in roughly the same size range as Caritas Primary School, at 921 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • High School Brandwag is a similar size to Caritas Primary School, with 850 learners against 987; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Caritas Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Caritas Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Uitenhage Convent Rc Primary School teaches fewer learners than Caritas Primary School, 506 compared with 987, 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 Caritas Primary School for 2027

Caritas 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
Warbler Road, Rosedale, Uitenhage, 6230
Postal
P O Box 1167, Uitenhage, 6230
Telephone
041 988 4204
EMIS number
200100106

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Caritas 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 Caritas Primary School directly, on 041 988 4204, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Caritas 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 Caritas Primary School the best school in Uitenhage?
No matric pass rate is on record for Caritas 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 Caritas Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Uitenhage, including Uitenhage Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Caritas Primary School?
Caritas Primary School reported 987 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Caritas Primary School?
No. Caritas Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Caritas Primary School a public or private school?
Caritas Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Caritas Primary School?
You can call 041 988 4204. It is located at Warbler Road, Rosedale, Uitenhage, 6230.
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