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Gelvandale Primary School

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

Gelvandale Primary School is a public primary school in Gelvandale, Gqeberha. 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 Gelvandale Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

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

703
Learners
21
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Gelvandale Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

Here is how Gelvandale Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nelson Mandela district.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Gelvandale Primary School's 703; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gelvandale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gelvandale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Gelvandale Primary School's 703; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gelvandale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gelvandale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Gelvandale Primary School's 703; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gelvandale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gelvandale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Gelvandale Primary School's 703; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gelvandale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gelvandale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Gelvandale Primary School's 703, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

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

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Gelvandale Primary School's 703; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gelvandale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gelvandale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Gelvandale Primary School's 703; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gelvandale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gelvandale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Gelvandale Primary School's 703; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gelvandale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gelvandale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Gelvandale Primary School's 703, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,601 learners against Gelvandale Primary School's 703; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gelvandale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gelvandale 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 Gelvandale Primary School for 2027

Because Gelvandale 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
St Adams Drive, Gelvandale, Gqeberha, 6020
Postal
St Adams Drive, Galvandale, Port Elizabeth, 6020
Telephone
081 463 0503
EMIS number
200100243

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gelvandale 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 Gelvandale Primary School directly, on 081 463 0503, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gelvandale 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 Gelvandale Primary School the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gelvandale 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 Gelvandale Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Gelvandale Primary School?
Gelvandale Primary School reported 703 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Gelvandale Primary School?
No. Gelvandale Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Gelvandale Primary School a public or private school?
Gelvandale Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gelvandale Primary School?
You can call 081 463 0503. It is located at St Adams Drive, Gelvandale, Gqeberha, 6020.
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