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Esethu Public Primary School

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

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

In Indwe, Esethu Public Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

335
Learners
11
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Esethu Public Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

Here is how Esethu Public Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Chris Hani West district.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School teaches considerably more learners than Esethu Public Primary School, 1,607 compared with 335; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esethu Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esethu Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School teaches considerably more learners than Esethu Public Primary School, 1,410 compared with 335; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esethu Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esethu Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Esethu Public Primary School, 1,349 compared with 335, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Esethu Public Primary School, 1,348 compared with 335, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,267 learners against Esethu Public Primary School's 335; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esethu Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esethu Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Indwe

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

  • Lukhanyo High School teaches considerably more learners than Esethu Public Primary School, 937 compared with 335; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esethu Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 81% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esethu Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Siyakhula Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Esethu Public Primary School, 764 compared with 335, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Echibini Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Esethu Public Primary School, with 335 learners against 335; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esethu Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esethu Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Indwe High School sits in roughly the same size range as Esethu Public Primary School, at 276 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esethu Public Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 87.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esethu Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngubengcuka Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Esethu Public Primary School, at 258 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esethu Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esethu Public 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 Esethu Public Primary School for 2027

Because Esethu Public 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
719 Mavuya Location, Indwe, Indwe, 5445
Postal
P O Box 117 , Indwe, Indwe, 5445
Telephone
076 936 3245
EMIS number
200600184

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Esethu Public 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 Esethu Public Primary School directly, on 076 936 3245, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Esethu Public 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 Esethu Public Primary School the best school in Indwe?
No matric pass rate is on record for Esethu Public 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 Indwe besides Esethu Public Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Indwe, including Lukhanyo High School.
How big are the classes at Esethu Public Primary School?
Esethu Public Primary School reported 335 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Esethu Public Primary School?
No. Esethu Public Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Esethu Public Primary School a public or private school?
Esethu Public Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Esethu Public Primary School?
You can call 076 936 3245. It is located at 719 Mavuya Location, Indwe, Indwe, 5445.
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