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Geelhoutboom Primary School

Public primary school · Alexandria, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman district (Unknown circuit)

Geelhoutboom Primary School is a public primary school in Alexandria. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Geelhoutboom Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Alexandria, Geelhoutboom Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

46
Learners
4
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Sarah Baartman district

5 other schools in Sarah Baartman district, for comparison against Geelhoutboom Primary School.

  • Humansdorp Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Geelhoutboom Primary School's 46; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Geelhoutboom Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Geelhoutboom Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jeffreys Bay Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Geelhoutboom Primary School, 1,751 compared with 46; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Geelhoutboom Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Geelhoutboom Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kuyasa Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,653 learners against Geelhoutboom Primary School's 46; is a public combined school, a different phase than Geelhoutboom Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Geelhoutboom Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Graslaagte Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,514 learners against Geelhoutboom Primary School's 46, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Spandau Public School teaches considerably more learners than Geelhoutboom Primary School, 1,490 compared with 46; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Geelhoutboom Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Geelhoutboom Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Alexandria

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

  • Bhongweni Public Farm School is noticeably bigger, teaching 902 learners against Geelhoutboom Primary School's 46, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ukhanyo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Geelhoutboom Primary School, 765 compared with 46; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Geelhoutboom Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Geelhoutboom Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alexandria High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 608 learners against Geelhoutboom Primary School's 46; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Geelhoutboom Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 75% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Geelhoutboom Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alexandria Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 372 learners against Geelhoutboom Primary School's 46, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Zuney Intermediate School is noticeably bigger, teaching 159 learners against Geelhoutboom Primary School's 46; is a public combined school, a different phase than Geelhoutboom Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Geelhoutboom Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Geelhoutboom 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
Geelhoutboom Farm, Alexandria, 6185
Postal
P O Box 144, Alexandria, 6185
Telephone
083 206 8396
EMIS number
200100241

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Geelhoutboom 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 Geelhoutboom Primary School directly, on 083 206 8396, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Geelhoutboom 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 Geelhoutboom Primary School the best school in Alexandria?
No matric pass rate is on record for Geelhoutboom 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 Alexandria besides Geelhoutboom Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Alexandria, including Bhongweni Public Farm School.
How big are the classes at Geelhoutboom Primary School?
Geelhoutboom Primary School reported 46 learners and 4 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 12 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 Geelhoutboom Primary School?
No. Geelhoutboom Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Geelhoutboom Primary School a public or private school?
Geelhoutboom Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Geelhoutboom Primary School?
You can call 083 206 8396. It is located at Geelhoutboom Farm, Alexandria, 6185.
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