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Coega Primary School

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

Coega Primary School is a public primary school based in Motherwell, Gqeberha. 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 Coega Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Motherwell, Gqeberha, Coega Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

1,368
Learners
34
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

5 other schools in Nelson Mandela district, for comparison against Coega Primary School.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Coega Primary School's 1,368; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Coega Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Coega Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is a similar size to Coega Primary School, with 1,736 learners against 1,368; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Coega Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Coega Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School sits in roughly the same size range as Coega Primary School, at 1,668 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Coega Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Coega Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Coega Primary School, at 1,655 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Coega Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Coega Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is a similar size to Coega Primary School, with 1,606 learners against 1,368, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

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

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is a similar size to Coega Primary School, with 1,736 learners against 1,368; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Coega Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Coega Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School sits in roughly the same size range as Coega Primary School, at 1,668 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Coega Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Coega Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Coega Primary School, at 1,655 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Coega Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Coega Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is a similar size to Coega Primary School, with 1,606 learners against 1,368, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Coega Primary School, at 1,601 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Coega Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Coega 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 Coega Primary School for 2027

Because Coega Primary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Polska Street, Motherwell Ext, Motherwell , 6211
Postal
P O Box 100, Swartkops, 6210
Telephone
073 393 8425
EMIS number
200100125

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Coega 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 Coega Primary School directly, on 073 393 8425, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Coega 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 Coega Primary School the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Coega 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 Coega Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Coega Primary School?
Coega Primary School reported 1,368 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Coega Primary School?
No. Coega Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Coega Primary School a public or private school?
Coega Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Coega Primary School?
You can call 073 393 8425. It is located at Polska Street, Motherwell Ext, Motherwell , 6211.
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