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Elinus Primary School

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

Elinus Primary School is a public primary school based in Cradock. 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 Elinus Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Cradock, Elinus Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

35
Learners
2
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Elinus Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

Here is how Elinus Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Chris Hani West district.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School teaches considerably more learners than Elinus Primary School, 1,607 compared with 35; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Elinus Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Elinus Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School teaches considerably more learners than Elinus Primary School, 1,410 compared with 35; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Elinus Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Elinus Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Elinus Primary School, 1,349 compared with 35, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Elinus Primary School, 1,348 compared with 35, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,267 learners against Elinus Primary School's 35; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Elinus Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Elinus Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Cradock

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

  • Michausdal Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,125 learners against Elinus Primary School's 35; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Elinus Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 70.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Elinus Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • J A Calata Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,120 learners against Elinus Primary School's 35; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Elinus Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Elinus Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Carinus Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Elinus Primary School, 1,032 compared with 35, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Michausdal Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Elinus Primary School, 913 compared with 35, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Matthew Goniwe Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Elinus Primary School, 902 compared with 35; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Elinus Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Elinus Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Elinus Primary School for 2027

Elinus 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
Elinus Farm, Cradock, 5880
Postal
P.o. Box 703, Cradock, Cradock, 5880
Telephone
083 597 2080
EMIS number
200600165

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Elinus 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 Elinus Primary School directly, on 083 597 2080, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Elinus 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 Elinus Primary School the best school in Cradock?
No matric pass rate is on record for Elinus 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 Cradock besides Elinus Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cradock, including Michausdal Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Elinus Primary School?
Elinus Primary School reported 35 learners and 2 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Elinus Primary School?
No. Elinus Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Elinus Primary School a public or private school?
Elinus Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Elinus Primary School?
You can call 083 597 2080. It is located at Elinus Farm, Cradock, 5880.
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