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Emfundweni Primary School

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

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

In Zwide, Gqeberha, Emfundweni Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

599
Learners
18
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

5 other schools in Nelson Mandela district, for comparison against Emfundweni Primary School.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Emfundweni Primary School's 599; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emfundweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emfundweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Emfundweni Primary School's 599; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emfundweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emfundweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Emfundweni Primary School's 599; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emfundweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emfundweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Emfundweni Primary School's 599; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emfundweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emfundweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Emfundweni Primary School's 599, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

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

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Emfundweni Primary School's 599; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emfundweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emfundweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Emfundweni Primary School's 599; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emfundweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emfundweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Emfundweni Primary School's 599; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emfundweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emfundweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Emfundweni Primary School's 599, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,601 learners against Emfundweni Primary School's 599; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emfundweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emfundweni 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 Emfundweni Primary School for 2027

Emfundweni 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
Dlepu Street, Zwide, Gqeberha, 6061
Postal
P O Box 14159, Sidwell, 6061
Telephone
041 459 0606
EMIS number
200100202

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Emfundweni 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 Emfundweni Primary School directly, on 041 459 0606, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Emfundweni 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 Emfundweni Primary School the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Emfundweni 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 Emfundweni Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Emfundweni Primary School?
Emfundweni Primary School reported 599 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Emfundweni Primary School?
No. Emfundweni Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Emfundweni Primary School a public or private school?
Emfundweni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Emfundweni Primary School?
You can call 041 459 0606. It is located at Dlepu Street, Zwide, Gqeberha, 6061.
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