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Edelweiss Primary School

Public primary school · Molteno, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

In Molteno, Edelweiss Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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

Edelweiss Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Molteno. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

412
Learners
12
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Edelweiss 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

Chris Hani West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Chris Hani West district with Edelweiss Primary School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Edelweiss Primary School's 412; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Edelweiss Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Edelweiss Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against Edelweiss Primary School's 412; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Edelweiss Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Edelweiss Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,349 learners against Edelweiss Primary School's 412, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Edelweiss Primary School's 412, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Edelweiss Primary School, 1,267 compared with 412; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Edelweiss Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Edelweiss Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Molteno

Zooming into Molteno, here are 5 other schools to compare against Edelweiss Primary School.

  • Joe Slovo Freedom High School teaches considerably more learners than Edelweiss Primary School, 1,122 compared with 412; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Edelweiss Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Edelweiss Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nceba Public School is a similar size to Edelweiss Primary School, with 503 learners against 412, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nolitha Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Edelweiss Primary School, at 475 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Molteno High School is a similar size to Edelweiss Primary School, with 435 learners against 412; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Edelweiss Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Edelweiss Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nomonde Public School is a similar size to Edelweiss Primary School, with 415 learners against 412, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Edelweiss Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Edelweiss 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
Graham Street No 1, Dennekruin, Molteno, 5500
Postal
P O Box 162, Molteno, 550
Telephone
045 967 0155
EMIS number
200600156

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Edelweiss 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 Edelweiss Primary School directly, on 045 967 0155, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Edelweiss 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 Edelweiss Primary School the best school in Molteno?
No matric pass rate is on record for Edelweiss 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 Molteno besides Edelweiss Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Molteno, including Joe Slovo Freedom High School.
How big are the classes at Edelweiss Primary School?
Edelweiss Primary School reported 412 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Edelweiss Primary School?
No. Edelweiss Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Edelweiss Primary School a public or private school?
Edelweiss Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Edelweiss Primary School?
You can call 045 967 0155. It is located at Graham Street No 1, Dennekruin, Molteno, 5500.
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