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Emjikelweni Primary School

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

Welcome to Emjikelweni Primary School, a public primary school serving Whittlesea. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Emjikelweni Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Emjikelweni Primary School is a public primary school in Whittlesea. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

21
Learners
3
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Emjikelweni 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

A look at 5 other schools sharing Chris Hani West district with Emjikelweni Primary School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Emjikelweni Primary School's 21; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emjikelweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emjikelweni 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 Emjikelweni Primary School's 21; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emjikelweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emjikelweni 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 Emjikelweni Primary School's 21, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Emjikelweni Primary School's 21, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Emjikelweni Primary School, 1,267 compared with 21; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emjikelweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emjikelweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Whittlesea

Zooming into Whittlesea, here are 5 other schools to compare against Emjikelweni Primary School.

  • Ekuphumleni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Emjikelweni Primary School, 1,159 compared with 21; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emjikelweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emjikelweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bongolethu Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Emjikelweni Primary School, 762 compared with 21, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Funda High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 745 learners against Emjikelweni Primary School's 21; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emjikelweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 72.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emjikelweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nompumelelo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Emjikelweni Primary School, 744 compared with 21; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emjikelweni Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 73% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emjikelweni Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Umthawexhadi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Emjikelweni Primary School, 728 compared with 21, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Emjikelweni Primary School for 2027

Emjikelweni 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
Sisilana Village, Whittlesea, 5360
Postal
P O Box 506, Whittlesea, 5360
Telephone
072 525 9504
EMIS number
200600174

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Emjikelweni 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 Emjikelweni Primary School directly, on 072 525 9504, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Emjikelweni 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 Emjikelweni Primary School the best school in Whittlesea?
No matric pass rate is on record for Emjikelweni 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 Whittlesea besides Emjikelweni Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Whittlesea, including Ekuphumleni Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Emjikelweni Primary School?
Emjikelweni Primary School reported 21 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 7 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 Emjikelweni Primary School?
No. Emjikelweni Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Emjikelweni Primary School a public or private school?
Emjikelweni Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Emjikelweni Primary School?
You can call 072 525 9504. It is located at Sisilana Village, Whittlesea, 5360.
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