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Claremont Junior Primary School

Public primary school · Whittlesea, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

In Whittlesea, Claremont Junior Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Claremont Junior Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Claremont Junior Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Whittlesea. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

173
Learners
6
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Claremont Junior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Chris Hani West district with Claremont Junior Primary School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Claremont Junior Primary School's 173; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Claremont Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Claremont Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against Claremont Junior Primary School's 173; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Claremont Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Claremont Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,349 learners against Claremont Junior Primary School's 173, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Claremont Junior Primary School's 173, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Claremont Junior Primary School, 1,267 compared with 173; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Claremont Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Claremont Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Whittlesea

Zooming into Whittlesea, here are 5 other schools to compare against Claremont Junior Primary School.

  • Ekuphumleni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Claremont Junior Primary School, 1,159 compared with 173; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Claremont Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Claremont Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bongolethu Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Claremont Junior Primary School, 762 compared with 173, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Funda High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 745 learners against Claremont Junior Primary School's 173; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Claremont Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 72.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Claremont Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nompumelelo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Claremont Junior Primary School, 744 compared with 173; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Claremont Junior Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 73% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Claremont Junior Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Umthawexhadi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Claremont Junior Primary School, 728 compared with 173, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Claremont Junior Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Claremont Junior 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
Whittlesea, 5630
Postal
P O Box 279, Whittlesea, 5360
Telephone
081 811 4980
EMIS number
200600980

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Claremont Junior 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 Claremont Junior Primary School directly, on 081 811 4980, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Claremont Junior Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Claremont Junior Primary School the best school in Whittlesea?
No matric pass rate is on record for Claremont Junior 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 Whittlesea besides Claremont Junior Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Whittlesea, including Ekuphumleni Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Claremont Junior Primary School?
Claremont Junior Primary School reported 173 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Claremont Junior Primary School?
No. Claremont Junior Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Claremont Junior Primary School a public or private school?
Claremont Junior Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Claremont Junior Primary School?
You can call 081 811 4980. It is located at Whittlesea, 5630.
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