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Graab Education Centre Primary School

Private primary school · King Williams Town, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

In King Williams Town, Graab Education Centre Primary School operates as a private primary school. It currently teaches around 815 learners.

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

Graab Education Centre Primary School is a private primary school serving families in and around King Williams Town. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

815
Learners
27
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Graab Education Centre Primary School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.


District comparison

Buffalo City district

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Graab Education Centre Primary School's 815; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Graab Education Centre Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Graab Education Centre Primary School, 2,087 compared with 815; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Graab Education Centre Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Graab Education Centre Primary School, 2,067 compared with 815; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Graab Education Centre 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 Graab Education Centre Primary School's 815; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Graab Education Centre 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 Graab Education Centre Primary School's 815; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

King Williams Town

  • Hector Petersen High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Graab Education Centre Primary School's 815; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Westbank Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,232 learners against Graab Education Centre Primary School's 815; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 92.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Graab Education Centre Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Enoch Sontonga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,210 learners against Graab Education Centre Primary School's 815; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Graab Education Centre Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bisho Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Graab Education Centre Primary School, 1,174 compared with 815; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Schornville Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Graab Education Centre Primary School, at 1,135 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
61 Amatola Row, Kwt, King Willams Town, 5600
Telephone
043 642 1144
EMIS number
200200536

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Graab Education Centre 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 Graab Education Centre Primary School directly, on 043 642 1144, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Graab Education Centre 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 Graab Education Centre Primary School the best school in King Williams Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Graab Education Centre Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in King Williams Town besides Graab Education Centre Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around King Williams Town, including Hector Petersen High School.
How big are the classes at Graab Education Centre Primary School?
Graab Education Centre Primary School reported 815 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Graab Education Centre Primary School?
Yes. As a private school, Graab Education Centre Primary School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Graab Education Centre Primary School a public or private school?
Graab Education Centre Primary School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Graab Education Centre Primary School?
You can call 043 642 1144. It is located at 61 Amatola Row, Kwt, King Willams Town, 5600.
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