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Ely Primary School

Public primary school · Alice, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

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

In Alice, Ely Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

81
Learners
3
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Ely Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Amathole West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Amathole West district with Ely Primary School.

  • Kubusie Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against Ely Primary School's 81; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ely Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ely Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fundani High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,170 learners against Ely Primary School's 81; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ely Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ely Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,020 learners against Ely Primary School's 81; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ely Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ely Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,001 learners against Ely Primary School's 81; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ely Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ely Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Ely Primary School, 933 compared with 81; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ely Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ely Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Alice

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

  • Imingcangathelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Ely Primary School, 687 compared with 81; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ely Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ely Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Enkwenkwezini Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ely Primary School, 608 compared with 81; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ely Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ely Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alice Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 577 learners against Ely Primary School's 81, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Jabavu High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 497 learners against Ely Primary School's 81; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ely Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ely Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Davidson Preparatory School is noticeably bigger, teaching 445 learners against Ely Primary School's 81, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Ely Primary School for 2027

Ely 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
Sikolweni Location, Mxhelo, Alice, 5700
Postal
P O Box 861, Alice, 5700
Telephone
078 736 5682
EMIS number
200200151

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ely 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 Ely Primary School directly, on 078 736 5682, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ely 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 Ely Primary School the best school in Alice?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ely 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 Alice besides Ely Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Alice, including Imingcangathelo High School.
How big are the classes at Ely Primary School?
Ely Primary School reported 81 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Ely Primary School?
No. Ely Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Ely Primary School a public or private school?
Ely Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ely Primary School?
You can call 078 736 5682. It is located at Sikolweni Location, Mxhelo, Alice, 5700.
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