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Cranberry Primary School

Public primary school · Eastlondon, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Cranberry Primary School is a public primary school in Eastlondon, East London. 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 Cranberry Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Eastlondon, East London, Cranberry Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,305
Learners
37
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Buffalo City district

Here is how Cranberry Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Buffalo City district.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Cranberry Primary School, 2,355 compared with 1,305; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cranberry Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cranberry 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 Cranberry Primary School's 1,305; is a public combined school, a different phase than Cranberry Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cranberry 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 Cranberry Primary School's 1,305; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cranberry Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cranberry Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School is a similar size to Cranberry Primary School, with 1,507 learners against 1,305; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cranberry Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cranberry Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Cranberry Primary School, at 1,440 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cranberry Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

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

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Cranberry Primary School, 2,355 compared with 1,305; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cranberry Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cranberry 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 Cranberry Primary School's 1,305; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cranberry Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Cranberry Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Cranberry Primary School, at 1,440 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Cranberry Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is a similar size to Cranberry Primary School, with 1,396 learners against 1,305, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is a similar size to Cranberry Primary School, with 1,372 learners against 1,305, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Cranberry Primary School for 2027

Because Cranberry 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
Cranberry Road, Buffalo Flats, East London , 5209
Postal
P O Box 881, East London, 5220
Telephone
043 733 8053
EMIS number
200200095

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Cranberry 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 Cranberry Primary School directly, on 043 733 8053, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Cranberry 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 Cranberry Primary School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Cranberry 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 East London besides Cranberry Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Cranberry Primary School?
Cranberry Primary School reported 1,305 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Cranberry Primary School?
No. Cranberry Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Cranberry Primary School a public or private school?
Cranberry Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Cranberry Primary School?
You can call 043 733 8053. It is located at Cranberry Road, Buffalo Flats, East London , 5209.
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