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Good Shepherd Primary School

Public primary school · Hlalani Villa, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman district (Unknown circuit)

In Hlalani Villa, Grahamstown, Good Shepherd Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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

Good Shepherd Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Hlalani Villa, Grahamstown. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

316
Learners
12
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Good Shepherd 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

Sarah Baartman district

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

  • Humansdorp Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Good Shepherd Primary School, 1,897 compared with 316; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Good Shepherd Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Good Shepherd Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jeffreys Bay Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,751 learners against Good Shepherd Primary School's 316; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Good Shepherd Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Good Shepherd Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kuyasa Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Good Shepherd Primary School, 1,653 compared with 316; is a public combined school, a different phase than Good Shepherd Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Good Shepherd Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Graslaagte Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Good Shepherd Primary School, 1,514 compared with 316, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Spandau Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,490 learners against Good Shepherd Primary School's 316; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Good Shepherd Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Good Shepherd Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Grahamstown

Zooming into Grahamstown, here are 5 other schools to compare against Good Shepherd Primary School.

  • Nombulelo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Good Shepherd Primary School, 895 compared with 316; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Good Shepherd Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Good Shepherd Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • T E M Mrwetyana Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Good Shepherd Primary School, 858 compared with 316; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Good Shepherd Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Good Shepherd Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mary Waters Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 854 learners against Good Shepherd Primary School's 316; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Good Shepherd Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Good Shepherd Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntsika Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Good Shepherd Primary School, 827 compared with 316; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Good Shepherd Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Good Shepherd Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • George Dickerson Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 757 learners against Good Shepherd Primary School's 316, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Good Shepherd Primary School for 2027

Good Shepherd Primary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Huntley Street, Grahamstown, 6139
Postal
P O Box 518 6140
Telephone
046 622 8998
EMIS number
200100265

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Good Shepherd 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 Good Shepherd Primary School directly, on 046 622 8998, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Good Shepherd 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 Good Shepherd Primary School the best school in Grahamstown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Good Shepherd 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 Grahamstown besides Good Shepherd Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Grahamstown, including Nombulelo Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Good Shepherd Primary School?
Good Shepherd Primary School reported 316 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Good Shepherd Primary School?
No. Good Shepherd Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Good Shepherd Primary School a public or private school?
Good Shepherd Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Good Shepherd Primary School?
You can call 046 622 8998. It is located at Huntley Street, Grahamstown, 6139.
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