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Central Primary School

Public primary school · King William's Town, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Central Primary School is a public primary school in King William's Town, King Williams Town. The school's roll stands at roughly 506 learners.

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

Located in King William's Town, King Williams Town, Central Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

506
Learners
25
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Central Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Central Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Buffalo City district with Central Primary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Central Primary School, 2,355 compared with 506; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Central Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Central 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 Central Primary School's 506; is a public combined school, a different phase than Central Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Central 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 Central Primary School's 506; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Central Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Central Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Central Primary School, 1,507 compared with 506; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Central Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Central Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Central Primary School, 1,440 compared with 506; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Central Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

King Williams Town

And within King Williams Town itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Hector Petersen High School teaches considerably more learners than Central Primary School, 1,342 compared with 506; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Central Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Westbank Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Central Primary School, 1,232 compared with 506; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 92.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Central Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Enoch Sontonga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Central Primary School, 1,210 compared with 506; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Central Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Central Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bisho Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,174 learners against Central Primary School's 506, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Schornville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,135 learners against Central Primary School's 506, 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 Central Primary School for 2027

Central 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
Connaught Street, King Williams Town, 5600
Postal
P.o. Box 301, King William's Town, 5600,
Telephone
043 642 2325
EMIS number
200200081

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Central 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 Central Primary School directly, on 043 642 2325, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Central 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 Central Primary School the best school in King Williams Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Central 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 King Williams Town besides Central Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around King Williams Town, including Hector Petersen High School.
How big are the classes at Central Primary School?
Central Primary School reported 506 learners and 25 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 Central Primary School?
Yes, Central 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 Central Primary School a public or private school?
Central Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Central Primary School?
You can call 043 642 2325. It is located at Connaught Street, King Williams Town, 5600.
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