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Colchester (Ucc)Primary School

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

Colchester (Ucc)Primary School is a public primary school in Colchester, Gqeberha. 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 Colchester (Ucc)Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Colchester, Gqeberha, Colchester (Ucc)Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

91
Learners
4
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Colchester (Ucc)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 Colchester (Ucc)Primary School.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Colchester (Ucc)Primary School's 91; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Colchester (Ucc)Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Colchester (Ucc)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 Colchester (Ucc)Primary School's 91; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Colchester (Ucc)Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Colchester (Ucc)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 Colchester (Ucc)Primary School's 91; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Colchester (Ucc)Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Colchester (Ucc)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 Colchester (Ucc)Primary School's 91; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Colchester (Ucc)Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Colchester (Ucc)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 Colchester (Ucc)Primary School's 91, 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 Colchester (Ucc)Primary School's 91; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Colchester (Ucc)Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Colchester (Ucc)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 Colchester (Ucc)Primary School's 91; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Colchester (Ucc)Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Colchester (Ucc)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 Colchester (Ucc)Primary School's 91; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Colchester (Ucc)Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Colchester (Ucc)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 Colchester (Ucc)Primary School's 91, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,601 learners against Colchester (Ucc)Primary School's 91; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Colchester (Ucc)Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Colchester (Ucc)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 Colchester (Ucc)Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Colchester (Ucc)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
Leeu Street, Colchester, Gqeberha, 6001
Postal
P O Box 165, Colchester, 6175
Telephone
073 614 9014
EMIS number
200100126

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Colchester (Ucc)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 Colchester (Ucc)Primary School directly, on 073 614 9014, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Colchester (Ucc)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 Colchester (Ucc)Primary School the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Colchester (Ucc)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 Colchester (Ucc)Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Colchester (Ucc)Primary School?
Colchester (Ucc)Primary School reported 91 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Colchester (Ucc)Primary School?
No. Colchester (Ucc)Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Colchester (Ucc)Primary School a public or private school?
Colchester (Ucc)Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Colchester (Ucc)Primary School?
You can call 073 614 9014. It is located at Leeu Street, Colchester, Gqeberha, 6001.
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