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Greenwood Primary School

Public primary school · Central, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Greenwood Primary School is a public primary school in Central, Gqeberha. The school's roll stands at roughly 887 learners.

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Located in Central, Gqeberha, Greenwood Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

887
Learners
41
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Greenwood Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Greenwood Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

5 other schools in Nelson Mandela district, for comparison against Greenwood Primary School.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Greenwood Primary School's 887; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Greenwood Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Greenwood Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Greenwood Primary School's 887; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Greenwood Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Greenwood Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Greenwood Primary School's 887; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Greenwood Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Greenwood Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Greenwood Primary School's 887; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Greenwood Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Greenwood Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Greenwood Primary School's 887, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

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

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Greenwood Primary School's 887; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Greenwood Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Greenwood Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Greenwood Primary School's 887; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Greenwood Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Greenwood Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Greenwood Primary School's 887; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Greenwood Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Greenwood Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Greenwood Primary School's 887, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,601 learners against Greenwood Primary School's 887; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Greenwood Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Greenwood 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 Greenwood Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Greenwood 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
Park Drive, Central, Gqeberha, 6001
Postal
P O Box 12992, Port Elizabeth, 6006
Telephone
041 585 4142
Website
greenwoodschool.co.za
Email
admin@greenwoodschool.co.za
EMIS number
200100276

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Greenwood 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 Greenwood Primary School directly, on 041 585 4142, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Greenwood 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 Greenwood Primary School the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Greenwood 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 Gqeberha besides Greenwood Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Greenwood Primary School?
Greenwood Primary School reported 887 learners and 41 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Greenwood Primary School?
Yes, Greenwood 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 Greenwood Primary School a public or private school?
Greenwood Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Greenwood Primary School?
You can call 041 585 4142. It is located at Park Drive, Central, Gqeberha, 6001.
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