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Emafini Primary School

Public primary school · Kwadwesi, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Emafini Primary School is a public primary school in Kwadwesi, Gqeberha. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Emafini Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Kwadwesi, Gqeberha, Emafini Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,321
Learners
38
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

Here is how Emafini Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nelson Mandela district.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Emafini Primary School's 1,321; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emafini Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emafini Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is a similar size to Emafini Primary School, with 1,736 learners against 1,321; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emafini Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emafini Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School sits in roughly the same size range as Emafini Primary School, at 1,668 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emafini Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emafini Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Emafini Primary School, at 1,655 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emafini Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emafini Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is a similar size to Emafini Primary School, with 1,606 learners against 1,321, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

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

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is a similar size to Emafini Primary School, with 1,736 learners against 1,321; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emafini Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emafini Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School sits in roughly the same size range as Emafini Primary School, at 1,668 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emafini Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emafini Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Emafini Primary School, at 1,655 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emafini Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emafini Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is a similar size to Emafini Primary School, with 1,606 learners against 1,321, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Emafini Primary School, at 1,601 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emafini Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emafini 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 Emafini Primary School for 2027

Because Emafini 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
Asrayi Street, Kwadwesi, Kwadwesi, 6201
Postal
P O Box 117, New Brighton, 6200
Telephone
041 485 1246
EMIS number
200100201

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Emafini 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 Emafini Primary School directly, on 041 485 1246, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Emafini 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 Emafini Primary School the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Emafini 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 Gqeberha besides Emafini Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Emafini Primary School?
Emafini Primary School reported 1,321 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Emafini Primary School?
No. Emafini Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Emafini Primary School a public or private school?
Emafini Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Emafini Primary School?
You can call 041 485 1246. It is located at Asrayi Street, Kwadwesi, Kwadwesi, 6201.
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