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David Vuku Primary School

Public primary school · New Brighton, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

David Vuku Primary School is a public primary school based in New Brighton, Port Elizabeth. 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 David Vuku Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In New Brighton, Port Elizabeth, David Vuku Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

421
Learners
12
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, David Vuku 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 David Vuku Primary School.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against David Vuku Primary School's 421; is a public secondary school, a different phase than David Vuku Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point David Vuku 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 David Vuku Primary School's 421; is a public secondary school, a different phase than David Vuku Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point David Vuku 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 David Vuku Primary School's 421; is a public secondary school, a different phase than David Vuku Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point David Vuku 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 David Vuku Primary School's 421; is a public secondary school, a different phase than David Vuku Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point David Vuku 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 David Vuku Primary School's 421, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Port Elizabeth

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

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against David Vuku Primary School's 421; is a public secondary school, a different phase than David Vuku Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point David Vuku Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Enkululekweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than David Vuku Primary School, 1,464 compared with 421, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Pearson High School teaches considerably more learners than David Vuku Primary School, 1,174 compared with 421; is a public secondary school, a different phase than David Vuku Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point David Vuku Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Westville Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,158 learners against David Vuku Primary School's 421; is a public secondary school, a different phase than David Vuku Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point David Vuku Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sydenham Primary School teaches considerably more learners than David Vuku Primary School, 1,123 compared with 421, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 David Vuku Primary School for 2027

David Vuku Primary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Naude Street, New Brighton, Port Elizabeth, 6200
Postal
P.o. Box 64, New Brighton, Port Elizabeth, 6200
Telephone
041 458 5025
EMIS number
200100152

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at David Vuku 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 David Vuku Primary School directly, on 041 458 5025, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to David Vuku 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 David Vuku Primary School the best school in Port Elizabeth?
No matric pass rate is on record for David Vuku 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 Port Elizabeth besides David Vuku Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Port Elizabeth, including Walmer Secondary School.
How big are the classes at David Vuku Primary School?
David Vuku Primary School reported 421 learners and 12 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 David Vuku Primary School?
No. David Vuku Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is David Vuku Primary School a public or private school?
David Vuku Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact David Vuku Primary School?
You can call 041 458 5025. It is located at Naude Street, New Brighton, Port Elizabeth, 6200.
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