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Carlisle Bridge Primary School

Public primary school · Hlalani Villa, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman district (Unknown circuit)

Carlisle Bridge Primary School is a public primary school in Hlalani Villa, Grahamstown. 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 Carlisle Bridge Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Hlalani Villa, Grahamstown, Carlisle Bridge Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

53
Learners
3
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Carlisle Bridge Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Sarah Baartman district

Here is how Carlisle Bridge Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sarah Baartman district.

  • Humansdorp Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Carlisle Bridge Primary School's 53; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Carlisle Bridge Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Carlisle Bridge Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jeffreys Bay Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Carlisle Bridge Primary School, 1,751 compared with 53; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Carlisle Bridge Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Carlisle Bridge 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 Carlisle Bridge Primary School's 53; is a public combined school, a different phase than Carlisle Bridge Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Carlisle Bridge 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 Carlisle Bridge Primary School's 53, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Spandau Public School teaches considerably more learners than Carlisle Bridge Primary School, 1,490 compared with 53; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Carlisle Bridge Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Carlisle Bridge Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Grahamstown

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

  • Nombulelo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 895 learners against Carlisle Bridge Primary School's 53; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Carlisle Bridge Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Carlisle Bridge Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • T E M Mrwetyana Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 858 learners against Carlisle Bridge Primary School's 53; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Carlisle Bridge Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Carlisle Bridge Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mary Waters Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Carlisle Bridge Primary School, 854 compared with 53; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Carlisle Bridge Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Carlisle Bridge Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntsika Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 827 learners against Carlisle Bridge Primary School's 53; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Carlisle Bridge Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Carlisle Bridge Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • George Dickerson Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Carlisle Bridge Primary School, 757 compared with 53, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Carlisle Bridge Primary School for 2027

Carlisle Bridge 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
Carlisle Bridge Farm, Grahamstown, 6140
Postal
P.o.box 71, Carlisle Bridge, Grahamstown, 6140
Telephone
078 818 9991
EMIS number
200100107

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Carlisle Bridge 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 Carlisle Bridge Primary School directly, on 078 818 9991, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Carlisle Bridge 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 Carlisle Bridge Primary School the best school in Grahamstown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Carlisle Bridge 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 Grahamstown besides Carlisle Bridge Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Grahamstown, including Nombulelo Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Carlisle Bridge Primary School?
Carlisle Bridge Primary School reported 53 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Carlisle Bridge Primary School?
No. Carlisle Bridge Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Carlisle Bridge Primary School a public or private school?
Carlisle Bridge Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Carlisle Bridge Primary School?
You can call 078 818 9991. It is located at Carlisle Bridge Farm, Grahamstown, 6140.
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