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Erica Girls Primary School

Public primary school · Mount Croix, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Erica Girls Primary School is a public primary school based in Mount Croix, Port Elizabeth. It currently teaches around 707 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Erica Girls Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Mount Croix, Port Elizabeth, Erica Girls Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

707
Learners
39
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Erica Girls Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Erica Girls Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

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

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Erica Girls Primary School's 707; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Erica Girls Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Erica Girls 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 Erica Girls Primary School's 707; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Erica Girls Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Erica Girls 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 Erica Girls Primary School's 707; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Erica Girls Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Erica Girls 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 Erica Girls Primary School's 707; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Erica Girls Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Erica Girls 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 Erica Girls Primary School's 707, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Port Elizabeth

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

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Erica Girls Primary School's 707; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Erica Girls Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Erica Girls Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Enkululekweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Erica Girls Primary School, 1,464 compared with 707, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Pearson High School teaches considerably more learners than Erica Girls Primary School, 1,174 compared with 707; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Erica Girls Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Erica Girls Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Westville Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,158 learners against Erica Girls Primary School's 707; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Erica Girls Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Erica Girls Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sydenham Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Erica Girls Primary School, 1,123 compared with 707, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Erica Girls Primary School for 2027

Erica Girls 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
Bayview Avenue, Mount Croix, Port Elizabeth, 6001
Postal
Ave, Mount Croix, 6001
Telephone
041 391 9300
EMIS number
200100209

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Erica Girls 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 Erica Girls Primary School directly, on 041 391 9300, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Erica Girls 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 Erica Girls Primary School the best school in Port Elizabeth?
No matric pass rate is on record for Erica Girls 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 Port Elizabeth besides Erica Girls Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Port Elizabeth, including Walmer Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Erica Girls Primary School?
Erica Girls Primary School reported 707 learners and 39 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Erica Girls Primary School?
Yes, Erica Girls Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Erica Girls Primary School a public or private school?
Erica Girls Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Erica Girls Primary School?
You can call 041 391 9300. It is located at Bayview Avenue, Mount Croix, Port Elizabeth, 6001.
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