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Charlo Primary School

Public primary school · Charlo, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Charlo Primary School is a public primary school in Charlo, Gqeberha. The school's roll stands at roughly 601 learners.

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Located in Charlo, Gqeberha, Charlo Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

601
Learners
30
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Charlo 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 Charlo Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

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

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Charlo Primary School's 601; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Charlo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Charlo 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 Charlo Primary School's 601; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Charlo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Charlo 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 Charlo Primary School's 601; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Charlo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Charlo 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 Charlo Primary School's 601; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Charlo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Charlo 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 Charlo Primary School's 601, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

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

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Charlo Primary School's 601; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Charlo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Charlo 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 Charlo Primary School's 601; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Charlo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Charlo 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 Charlo Primary School's 601; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Charlo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Charlo 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 Charlo Primary School's 601, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,601 learners against Charlo Primary School's 601; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Charlo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Charlo 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 Charlo Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Charlo Primary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Miles Avenue, Charlo, Gqeberha, 6070
Postal
P O Box 5393, Walmer, 6065
Telephone
041 367 1172
Website
charlo.co.za
Email
info@charlo.co.za
EMIS number
200100113

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Charlo 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 Charlo Primary School directly, on 041 367 1172, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Charlo 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 Charlo Primary School the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Charlo 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 Gqeberha besides Charlo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Charlo Primary School?
Charlo Primary School reported 601 learners and 30 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 Charlo Primary School?
Yes, Charlo 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 Charlo Primary School a public or private school?
Charlo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Charlo Primary School?
You can call 041 367 1172. It is located at Miles Avenue, Charlo, Gqeberha, 6070.
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