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Eluthuthu Primary School

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

In Nkwanca, Sterkstroom, Eluthuthu 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 Eluthuthu Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

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

381
Learners
10
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Eluthuthu 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

5 other schools in Chris Hani West district, for comparison against Eluthuthu Primary School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Eluthuthu Primary School's 381; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Eluthuthu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Eluthuthu 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 Eluthuthu Primary School's 381; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Eluthuthu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Eluthuthu 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 Eluthuthu Primary School's 381, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Eluthuthu Primary School's 381, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Eluthuthu Primary School, 1,267 compared with 381; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Eluthuthu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Eluthuthu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Sterkstroom

Zooming into Sterkstroom, here are 2 other schools to compare against Eluthuthu Primary School.

  • Sterkstroom School is noticeably bigger, teaching 561 learners against Eluthuthu Primary School's 381; is a public combined school, a different phase than Eluthuthu Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Siyaphakama Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Eluthuthu Primary School, at 533 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Eluthuthu Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 56.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Eluthuthu 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 Eluthuthu Primary School for 2027

Eluthuthu 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
700 New Masakhe, Sterkstroom, Queenstown, 5320
Postal
P O Box 3, Sterkstroom, 5425
Telephone
061 133 2987
EMIS number
200600168

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Eluthuthu 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 Eluthuthu Primary School directly, on 061 133 2987, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Eluthuthu 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 Eluthuthu Primary School the best school in Sterkstroom?
No matric pass rate is on record for Eluthuthu 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 Sterkstroom besides Eluthuthu Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Sterkstroom, including Sterkstroom School.
How big are the classes at Eluthuthu Primary School?
Eluthuthu Primary School reported 381 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Eluthuthu Primary School?
No. Eluthuthu Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Eluthuthu Primary School a public or private school?
Eluthuthu Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Eluthuthu Primary School?
You can call 061 133 2987. It is located at 700 New Masakhe, Sterkstroom, Queenstown, 5320.
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