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Esitiyeni Public Primary School

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

Welcome to Esitiyeni Public Primary School, a public primary school serving Zwide, Gqeberha. 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 Esitiyeni Public Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Esitiyeni Public Primary School is a public primary school in Zwide, Gqeberha. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

462
Learners
13
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Esitiyeni Public 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

Nelson Mandela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nelson Mandela district with Esitiyeni Public Primary School.

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Esitiyeni Public Primary School, 2,290 compared with 462; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esitiyeni Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esitiyeni Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Esitiyeni Public Primary School, 1,736 compared with 462; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esitiyeni Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esitiyeni Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Esitiyeni Public Primary School, 1,668 compared with 462; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esitiyeni Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esitiyeni Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Esitiyeni Public Primary School, 1,655 compared with 462; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esitiyeni Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esitiyeni Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Esitiyeni Public Primary School, 1,606 compared with 462, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

Zooming into Gqeberha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Esitiyeni Public Primary School.

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Esitiyeni Public Primary School, 1,736 compared with 462; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esitiyeni Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esitiyeni Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Esitiyeni Public Primary School, 1,668 compared with 462; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esitiyeni Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esitiyeni Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Esitiyeni Public Primary School, 1,655 compared with 462; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esitiyeni Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esitiyeni Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Esitiyeni Public Primary School, 1,606 compared with 462, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Esitiyeni Public Primary School, 1,601 compared with 462; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Esitiyeni Public Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Esitiyeni Public Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Esitiyeni Public Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Esitiyeni Public Primary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Cnr Katyu $ Ndabambi Street, Zwide, Gqeberha, 6201
Postal
P.o.box 21898, Sidwell, Port Elizabeth, 6000
Telephone
041 464 2377
EMIS number
200100213

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Esitiyeni 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 Esitiyeni Public Primary School directly, on 041 464 2377, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Esitiyeni Public 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 Esitiyeni Public Primary School the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Esitiyeni 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 Gqeberha besides Esitiyeni Public Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Esitiyeni Public Primary School?
Esitiyeni Public Primary School reported 462 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Esitiyeni Public Primary School?
No. Esitiyeni Public Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Esitiyeni Public Primary School a public or private school?
Esitiyeni Public Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Esitiyeni Public Primary School?
You can call 041 464 2377. It is located at Cnr Katyu $ Ndabambi Street, Zwide, Gqeberha, 6201.
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