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Gillespie Primary School

Public primary school · Mount Ayliff, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West district (Unknown circuit)

Gillespie Primary School is a public primary school in Mount Ayliff. 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 Gillespie Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Mount Ayliff, Gillespie Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

403
Learners
14
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

5 other schools in Alfred Nzo West district, for comparison against Gillespie Primary School.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against Gillespie Primary School's 403; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gillespie Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gillespie Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against Gillespie Primary School's 403; is a public combined school, a different phase than Gillespie Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gillespie Primary School, 1,671 compared with 403; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gillespie Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gillespie Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gillespie Primary School, 1,658 compared with 403; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gillespie Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gillespie Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gillespie Primary School, 1,612 compared with 403; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gillespie Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gillespie Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mount Ayliff

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

  • Jojo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gillespie Primary School, 1,612 compared with 403; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gillespie Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gillespie Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lindelani Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,212 learners against Gillespie Primary School's 403; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gillespie Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gillespie Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mount Ayliff Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,002 learners against Gillespie Primary School's 403, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sakhisizwe Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 955 learners against Gillespie Primary School's 403, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Mount Ayliff Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gillespie Primary School, 954 compared with 403; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gillespie Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 75.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gillespie 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 Gillespie Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Gillespie 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
Dundee Location, Mount Ayliff, 4735
Postal
Po Box 177 , Mount Ayliff, 4735
Telephone
078 946 1110
EMIS number
200500254

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gillespie 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 Gillespie Primary School directly, on 078 946 1110, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gillespie 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 Gillespie Primary School the best school in Mount Ayliff?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gillespie 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 Mount Ayliff besides Gillespie Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mount Ayliff, including Jojo Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Gillespie Primary School?
Gillespie Primary School reported 403 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Gillespie Primary School?
No. Gillespie Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Gillespie Primary School a public or private school?
Gillespie Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gillespie Primary School?
You can call 078 946 1110. It is located at Dundee Location, Mount Ayliff, 4735.
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