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Crewe Primary School

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

Crewe Primary School is a public primary school based in Amalinda, East London. It currently teaches around 1,057 learners.

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In Amalinda, East London, Crewe Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,057
Learners
50
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

District comparison

Buffalo City district

5 other schools in Buffalo City district, for comparison against Crewe Primary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Crewe Primary School, 2,355 compared with 1,057; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Crewe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Crewe 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 Crewe Primary School's 1,057; is a public combined school, a different phase than Crewe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Crewe 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 Crewe Primary School's 1,057; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Crewe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Crewe Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Crewe Primary School, 1,507 compared with 1,057; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Crewe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Crewe 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 Crewe Primary School, at 1,440 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Crewe 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 Crewe Primary School, 2,355 compared with 1,057; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Crewe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Crewe 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 Crewe Primary School's 1,057; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Crewe Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Crewe 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 Crewe Primary School, at 1,440 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Crewe Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is a similar size to Crewe Primary School, with 1,396 learners against 1,057, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is a similar size to Crewe Primary School, with 1,372 learners against 1,057, 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 Crewe Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Crewe 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
Rosedale Road, Amalinda, East London, 5252
Postal
P O Box 12062, Amalinda, 5252
Telephone
043 741 1005
Website
creweps.co.za
Email
creweadmin@iafrica.com
EMIS number
200200096

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Crewe 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 Crewe Primary School directly, on 043 741 1005, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Crewe 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 Crewe Primary School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Crewe 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 Crewe 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 Crewe Primary School?
Crewe Primary School reported 1,057 learners and 50 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Crewe Primary School?
Yes, Crewe 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 Crewe Primary School a public or private school?
Crewe Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Crewe Primary School?
You can call 043 741 1005. It is located at Rosedale Road, Amalinda, East London, 5252.
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