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Handhaaf Primary School

Public primary school · Jansensdal, Kariega, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Handhaaf Primary School is a public primary school based in Jansensdal, Kariega. The school's roll stands at roughly 690 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Handhaaf Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Jansensdal, Kariega, Handhaaf Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

690
Learners
32
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Handhaaf 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 Handhaaf Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

Here is how Handhaaf Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nelson Mandela district.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Handhaaf Primary School's 690; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Handhaaf Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Handhaaf 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 Handhaaf Primary School's 690; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Handhaaf Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Handhaaf 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 Handhaaf Primary School's 690; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Handhaaf Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Handhaaf 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 Handhaaf Primary School's 690; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Handhaaf Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Handhaaf 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 Handhaaf Primary School's 690, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Kariega

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

  • Uitenhage Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,338 learners against Handhaaf Primary School's 690, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Handhaaf Primary School, 1,275 compared with 690; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Handhaaf Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 70.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Handhaaf Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,249 learners against Handhaaf Primary School's 690; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Handhaaf Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Handhaaf Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gamble Street Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,233 learners against Handhaaf Primary School's 690; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Handhaaf Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 71.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Handhaaf Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Noninzi Luzipho Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,215 learners against Handhaaf Primary School's 690, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Handhaaf Primary School for 2027

Because Handhaaf Primary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Channerstraat, Janssensdal, Kariega, 6229
Postal
Private Bag X51, Uitenhage, 6229
Telephone
041 992 1423
Website
handhaaf.co.za
Email
kantoor@handhaaf.co.za
EMIS number
200100289

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Handhaaf 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 Handhaaf Primary School directly, on 041 992 1423, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Handhaaf 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 Handhaaf Primary School the best school in Kariega?
No matric pass rate is on record for Handhaaf 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 Kariega besides Handhaaf Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kariega, including Uitenhage Primary School.
How big are the classes at Handhaaf Primary School?
Handhaaf Primary School reported 690 learners and 32 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 Handhaaf Primary School?
Yes, Handhaaf 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 Handhaaf Primary School a public or private school?
Handhaaf Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Handhaaf Primary School?
You can call 041 992 1423. It is located at Channerstraat, Janssensdal, Kariega, 6229.
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