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East London Primary School

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

Welcome to East London Primary School, a public primary school serving Braelyn, East London. Around 628 learners are enrolled here.

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East London Primary School is a public primary school in Braelyn, East London. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

628
Learners
20
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, East London 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 East London Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Buffalo City district with East London Primary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against East London Primary School's 628; is a public secondary school, a different phase than East London Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point East London Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than East London Primary School, 2,087 compared with 628; is a public combined school, a different phase than East London Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point East London Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than East London Primary School, 2,067 compared with 628; is a public secondary school, a different phase than East London Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point East London Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against East London Primary School's 628; is a public secondary school, a different phase than East London Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point East London Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against East London Primary School's 628; is a public secondary school, a different phase than East London Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

Zooming into East London, here are 5 other schools to compare against East London Primary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against East London Primary School's 628; is a public secondary school, a different phase than East London Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point East London Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than East London Primary School, 2,067 compared with 628; is a public secondary school, a different phase than East London Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point East London Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against East London Primary School's 628; is a public secondary school, a different phase than East London Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against East London Primary School's 628, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School teaches considerably more learners than East London Primary School, 1,372 compared with 628, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 East London Primary School for 2027

Because East London 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
70 Maple Leaf Avenue, Braelyn Heights, East London, 5200
Postal
P O Box 7138, East London, 5200
Telephone
043 722 8583
EMIS number
200200604

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at East London 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 East London Primary School directly, on 043 722 8583, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to East London 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 East London Primary School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for East London 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 East London 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 East London Primary School?
East London Primary School reported 628 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 East London Primary School?
Yes, East London 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 East London Primary School a public or private school?
East London Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact East London Primary School?
You can call 043 722 8583. It is located at 70 Maple Leaf Avenue, Braelyn Heights, East London, 5200.
Related

Related schools in East London

A few other schools in the Braelyn, East London area: