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Ferndale Primary School

Public primary school · Kei Mouth, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Ferndale Primary School, a public primary school serving Kei Mouth, East London. 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 Ferndale Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Ferndale Primary School is a public primary school in Kei Mouth, East London. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

44
Learners
4
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Ferndale Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Buffalo City district

5 other schools in Buffalo City district, for comparison against Ferndale Primary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Ferndale Primary School's 44; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ferndale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ferndale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Ferndale Primary School, 2,087 compared with 44; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ferndale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ferndale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ferndale Primary School, 2,067 compared with 44; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ferndale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ferndale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against Ferndale Primary School's 44; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ferndale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ferndale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Ferndale Primary School's 44; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ferndale Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

Zooming into East London, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ferndale Primary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Ferndale Primary School's 44; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ferndale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ferndale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ferndale Primary School, 2,067 compared with 44; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ferndale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ferndale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Ferndale Primary School's 44; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ferndale Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against Ferndale Primary School's 44, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ferndale Primary School, 1,372 compared with 44, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Ferndale Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Ferndale 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
Morganville Farm, Kei Mouth, 5260
Postal
School 5200
Telephone
043 841 1412
EMIS number
200200175

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ferndale 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 Ferndale Primary School directly, on 043 841 1412, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ferndale 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 Ferndale Primary School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ferndale 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 East London besides Ferndale Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Ferndale Primary School?
Ferndale Primary School reported 44 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 11 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 Ferndale Primary School?
No. Ferndale Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Ferndale Primary School a public or private school?
Ferndale Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ferndale Primary School?
You can call 043 841 1412. It is located at Morganville Farm, Kei Mouth, 5260.
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