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Grahamstown Primary School

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

In Eluxolweni, Grahamstown, Grahamstown 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 Grahamstown Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

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

275
Learners
11
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Grahamstown 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 Grahamstown Primary School.

  • Humansdorp Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Grahamstown Primary School, 1,897 compared with 275; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Grahamstown Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Grahamstown 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 Grahamstown Primary School's 275; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Grahamstown Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Grahamstown Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kuyasa Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Grahamstown Primary School, 1,653 compared with 275; is a public combined school, a different phase than Grahamstown Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Grahamstown Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Graslaagte Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Grahamstown Primary School, 1,514 compared with 275, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Spandau Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,490 learners against Grahamstown Primary School's 275; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Grahamstown Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Grahamstown 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 Grahamstown Primary School.

  • Nombulelo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Grahamstown Primary School, 895 compared with 275; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Grahamstown Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 80.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Grahamstown 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 Grahamstown Primary School, 858 compared with 275; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Grahamstown Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Grahamstown 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 Grahamstown Primary School's 275; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Grahamstown Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Grahamstown Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ntsika Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Grahamstown Primary School, 827 compared with 275; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Grahamstown Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Grahamstown 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 Grahamstown Primary School's 275, 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 Grahamstown Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Grahamstown 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
Currie Straat 81, Grahamstown, 6139
Postal
Street, Grahamstown, 6139
Telephone
046 622 6526
EMIS number
200100271

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Grahamstown 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 Grahamstown Primary School directly, on 046 622 6526, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Grahamstown 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 Grahamstown Primary School the best school in Grahamstown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Grahamstown 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 Grahamstown Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Grahamstown, including Nombulelo Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Grahamstown Primary School?
Grahamstown Primary School reported 275 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Grahamstown Primary School?
No. Grahamstown Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Grahamstown Primary School a public or private school?
Grahamstown Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Grahamstown Primary School?
You can call 046 622 6526. It is located at Currie Straat 81, Grahamstown, 6139.
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