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Gonubie Primary School

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

In Eastlondon, East London, Gonubie Primary School operates as a public primary school. It currently teaches around 857 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Gonubie Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Gonubie Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Eastlondon, East London. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

857
Learners
45
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Gonubie Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Gonubie Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

Here is how Gonubie Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Buffalo City district.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Gonubie Primary School's 857; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gonubie Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gonubie Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Gonubie Primary School, 2,087 compared with 857; is a public combined school, a different phase than Gonubie Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gonubie Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gonubie Primary School, 2,067 compared with 857; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gonubie Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gonubie 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 Gonubie Primary School's 857; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gonubie Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gonubie 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 Gonubie Primary School's 857; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gonubie Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

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

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Gonubie Primary School's 857; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gonubie Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gonubie Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gonubie Primary School, 2,067 compared with 857; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gonubie Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gonubie 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 Gonubie Primary School's 857; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gonubie Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against Gonubie Primary School's 857, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gonubie Primary School, 1,372 compared with 857, 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 Gonubie Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Gonubie 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
24 Main Road, Gonubie, East London, 5257
Postal
Ppbox 11, Gonubie, 5256
Telephone
043 740 4005
Website
gonubieprimary.co.za
Email
secretary@gonubieprimary.co.za
EMIS number
200200211

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gonubie 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 Gonubie Primary School directly, on 043 740 4005, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gonubie 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 Gonubie Primary School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gonubie 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 Gonubie 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 Gonubie Primary School?
Gonubie Primary School reported 857 learners and 45 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Gonubie Primary School?
Yes, Gonubie Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Gonubie Primary School a public or private school?
Gonubie Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gonubie Primary School?
You can call 043 740 4005. It is located at 24 Main Road, Gonubie, East London, 5257.
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