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D G Cossie Public Primary School

Public primary school · Cathcart, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to D G Cossie Public Primary School, a public primary school serving Cathcart. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about D G Cossie Public Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

D G Cossie Public Primary School is a public primary school in Cathcart. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

404
Learners
11
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

D G Cossie Public Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 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

Amathole West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Amathole West district with D G Cossie Public Primary School.

  • Kubusie Combined School teaches considerably more learners than D G Cossie Public Primary School, 1,224 compared with 404; is a public combined school, a different phase than D G Cossie Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point D G Cossie Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fundani High School teaches considerably more learners than D G Cossie Public Primary School, 1,170 compared with 404; is a public secondary school, a different phase than D G Cossie Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point D G Cossie Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School teaches considerably more learners than D G Cossie Public Primary School, 1,020 compared with 404; is a public secondary school, a different phase than D G Cossie Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point D G Cossie Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than D G Cossie Public Primary School, 1,001 compared with 404; is a public secondary school, a different phase than D G Cossie Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point D G Cossie Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 933 learners against D G Cossie Public Primary School's 404; is a public secondary school, a different phase than D G Cossie Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point D G Cossie Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cathcart

Zooming into Cathcart, here are 5 other schools to compare against D G Cossie Public Primary School.

  • Fundani High School teaches considerably more learners than D G Cossie Public Primary School, 1,170 compared with 404; is a public secondary school, a different phase than D G Cossie Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point D G Cossie Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Cathcart High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 724 learners against D G Cossie Public Primary School's 404; is a public secondary school, a different phase than D G Cossie Public Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 86.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point D G Cossie Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Daliwe Senior Primary School is a similar size to D G Cossie Public Primary School, with 468 learners against 404, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Cathcart (Rc) Primary School teaches fewer learners than D G Cossie Public Primary School, 229 compared with 404, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Coverside Primary School teaches fewer learners than D G Cossie Public Primary School, 56 compared with 404, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 D G Cossie Public Primary School for 2027

As a public school, D G Cossie Public 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
1406 Watson Street, Cathacrt, Cathcart, 5310
Postal
P O Box 62, Cathcart, 5310
Telephone
045 843 2394
EMIS number
200600122

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at D G Cossie Public 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 D G Cossie Public Primary School directly, on 045 843 2394, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to D G Cossie Public 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 D G Cossie Public Primary School the best school in Cathcart?
No matric pass rate is on record for D G Cossie Public 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 Cathcart besides D G Cossie Public Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Cathcart, including Fundani High School.
How big are the classes at D G Cossie Public Primary School?
D G Cossie Public Primary School reported 404 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 D G Cossie Public Primary School?
No. D G Cossie Public Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is D G Cossie Public Primary School a public or private school?
D G Cossie Public Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact D G Cossie Public Primary School?
You can call 045 843 2394. It is located at 1406 Watson Street, Cathacrt, Cathcart, 5310.
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