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Herbert Hurd Primary School

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

In Newton Park, Gqeberha, Herbert Hurd Primary School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 873 learners.

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

Herbert Hurd Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Newton Park, Gqeberha. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

873
Learners
51
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Herbert Hurd Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Herbert Hurd Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

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

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Herbert Hurd Primary School, 2,290 compared with 873; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Herbert Hurd Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Herbert Hurd Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Herbert Hurd Primary School, 1,736 compared with 873; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Herbert Hurd Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Herbert Hurd Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Herbert Hurd Primary School, 1,668 compared with 873; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Herbert Hurd Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Herbert Hurd Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Herbert Hurd Primary School, 1,655 compared with 873; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Herbert Hurd Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Herbert Hurd Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Herbert Hurd Primary School, 1,606 compared with 873, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

Zooming into Gqeberha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Herbert Hurd Primary School.

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Herbert Hurd Primary School, 1,736 compared with 873; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Herbert Hurd Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Herbert Hurd Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Herbert Hurd Primary School, 1,668 compared with 873; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Herbert Hurd Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Herbert Hurd Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Herbert Hurd Primary School, 1,655 compared with 873; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Herbert Hurd Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Herbert Hurd Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Herbert Hurd Primary School, 1,606 compared with 873, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Herbert Hurd Primary School, 1,601 compared with 873; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Herbert Hurd Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Herbert Hurd Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Herbert Hurd Primary School for 2027

Herbert Hurd 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
Willet Street , Newton Park, Gqeberha, 6045
Postal
P O Box 7638, Port Elizabth, 6055
Telephone
041 364 1051
Website
herberthurd.com
Email
info@herberthurd.co.za
EMIS number
200100303

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Herbert Hurd 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 Herbert Hurd Primary School directly, on 041 364 1051, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Herbert Hurd 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 Herbert Hurd Primary School the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Herbert Hurd 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 Herbert Hurd Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Herbert Hurd Primary School?
Herbert Hurd Primary School reported 873 learners and 51 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Herbert Hurd Primary School?
Yes, Herbert Hurd 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 Herbert Hurd Primary School a public or private school?
Herbert Hurd Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Herbert Hurd Primary School?
You can call 041 364 1051. It is located at Willet Street , Newton Park, Gqeberha, 6045.
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