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Dr Viljoen Primary School

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

In Sydenham, Gqeberha, Dr Viljoen Primary School operates as a public primary school. Around 611 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Dr Viljoen Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Dr Viljoen Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Sydenham, Gqeberha. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

611
Learners
19
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Dr Viljoen Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Dr Viljoen Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nelson Mandela district with Dr Viljoen Primary School.

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr Viljoen Primary School, 2,290 compared with 611; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dr Viljoen Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dr Viljoen Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Dr Viljoen Primary School, 1,736 compared with 611; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dr Viljoen Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dr Viljoen Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Dr Viljoen Primary School, 1,668 compared with 611; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dr Viljoen Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dr Viljoen Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr Viljoen Primary School, 1,655 compared with 611; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dr Viljoen Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dr Viljoen Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr Viljoen Primary School, 1,606 compared with 611, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

Zooming into Gqeberha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Dr Viljoen Primary School.

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Dr Viljoen Primary School, 1,736 compared with 611; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dr Viljoen Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dr Viljoen Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Dr Viljoen Primary School, 1,668 compared with 611; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dr Viljoen Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dr Viljoen Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr Viljoen Primary School, 1,655 compared with 611; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dr Viljoen Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dr Viljoen Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr Viljoen Primary School, 1,606 compared with 611, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Dr Viljoen Primary School, 1,601 compared with 611; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Dr Viljoen Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Dr Viljoen Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Dr Viljoen Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Dr Viljoen 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
Lawson Road, Sydenham, Gqeberha, 6001
Postal
P.o Box 14117, Sidwell, Port Elizabeth, 6001
Telephone
041 453 3388
EMIS number
200100180

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Dr Viljoen 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 Dr Viljoen Primary School directly, on 041 453 3388, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Dr Viljoen 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 Dr Viljoen Primary School the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Dr Viljoen 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 Dr Viljoen Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Dr Viljoen Primary School?
Dr Viljoen Primary School reported 611 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Dr Viljoen Primary School?
Yes, Dr Viljoen 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 Dr Viljoen Primary School a public or private school?
Dr Viljoen Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Dr Viljoen Primary School?
You can call 041 453 3388. It is located at Lawson Road, Sydenham, Gqeberha, 6001.
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