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Gaga Higher Primary School

Public primary school · Alice, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Gaga Higher Primary School, a public primary school serving Alice. 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 Gaga Higher Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Gaga Higher Primary School is a public primary school in Alice. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

120
Learners
5
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Gaga Higher 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

Amathole West district

Here is how Gaga Higher Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Amathole West district.

  • Kubusie Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Gaga Higher Primary School, 1,224 compared with 120; is a public combined school, a different phase than Gaga Higher Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gaga Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fundani High School teaches considerably more learners than Gaga Higher Primary School, 1,170 compared with 120; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gaga Higher Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gaga Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School teaches considerably more learners than Gaga Higher Primary School, 1,020 compared with 120; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gaga Higher Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gaga Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gaga Higher Primary School, 1,001 compared with 120; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gaga Higher Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gaga Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 933 learners against Gaga Higher Primary School's 120; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gaga Higher Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gaga Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Alice

Zooming into Alice, here are 5 other schools to compare against Gaga Higher Primary School.

  • Imingcangathelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 687 learners against Gaga Higher Primary School's 120; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gaga Higher Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 95.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gaga Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Enkwenkwezini Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 608 learners against Gaga Higher Primary School's 120; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gaga Higher Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gaga Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alice Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Gaga Higher Primary School, 577 compared with 120, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Jabavu High School teaches considerably more learners than Gaga Higher Primary School, 497 compared with 120; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gaga Higher Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gaga Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Davidson Preparatory School teaches considerably more learners than Gaga Higher Primary School, 445 compared with 120, 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 Gaga Higher Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Gaga Higher 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
Skolweni Location, Alice, Alice, 5700
Postal
P O Box 752, Alice, 5700
Telephone
073 244 0336
EMIS number
200200194

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gaga Higher 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 Gaga Higher Primary School directly, on 073 244 0336, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gaga Higher 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 Gaga Higher Primary School the best school in Alice?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gaga Higher 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 Alice besides Gaga Higher Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Alice, including Imingcangathelo High School.
How big are the classes at Gaga Higher Primary School?
Gaga Higher Primary School reported 120 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Gaga Higher Primary School?
No. Gaga Higher Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Gaga Higher Primary School a public or private school?
Gaga Higher Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gaga Higher Primary School?
You can call 073 244 0336. It is located at Skolweni Location, Alice, Alice, 5700.
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