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Hofmeyr (Drc) Primary School

Public primary school · Cradock, Hofmeyer, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

Hofmeyr (Drc) Primary School is a public primary school based in Cradock, Hofmeyer. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

In Cradock, Hofmeyer, Hofmeyr (Drc) Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

258
Learners
8
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Hofmeyr (Drc) Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

5 other schools in Chris Hani West district, for comparison against Hofmeyr (Drc) Primary School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School teaches considerably more learners than Hofmeyr (Drc) Primary School, 1,607 compared with 258; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hofmeyr (Drc) Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hofmeyr (Drc) Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School teaches considerably more learners than Hofmeyr (Drc) Primary School, 1,410 compared with 258; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hofmeyr (Drc) Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hofmeyr (Drc) Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hofmeyr (Drc) Primary School, 1,349 compared with 258, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hofmeyr (Drc) Primary School, 1,348 compared with 258, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,267 learners against Hofmeyr (Drc) Primary School's 258; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hofmeyr (Drc) Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hofmeyr (Drc) Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Hofmeyer

And within Hofmeyer itself, 3 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Hofmeyer Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Hofmeyr (Drc) Primary School, 397 compared with 258; is a public combined school, a different phase than Hofmeyr (Drc) Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Phakama-Hofmeyr Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Hofmeyr (Drc) Primary School, with 282 learners against 258; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Hofmeyr (Drc) Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Hofmeyr (Drc) Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamomhle Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Hofmeyr (Drc) Primary School, at 247 learners, 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 Hofmeyr (Drc) Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Hofmeyr (Drc) 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
2 Molteno Road, Hofmeyr, 5930
Postal
P.o.box 54, Hofmeyr, 5930
Telephone
048 885 0368
EMIS number
200600268

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hofmeyr (Drc) 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 Hofmeyr (Drc) Primary School directly, on 048 885 0368, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hofmeyr (Drc) 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 Hofmeyr (Drc) Primary School the best school in Hofmeyer?
No matric pass rate is on record for Hofmeyr (Drc) 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 Hofmeyer besides Hofmeyr (Drc) Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 3 other schools in and around Hofmeyer, including Hofmeyer Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Hofmeyr (Drc) Primary School?
Hofmeyr (Drc) Primary School reported 258 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Hofmeyr (Drc) Primary School?
No. Hofmeyr (Drc) Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Hofmeyr (Drc) Primary School a public or private school?
Hofmeyr (Drc) Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hofmeyr (Drc) Primary School?
You can call 048 885 0368. It is located at 2 Molteno Road, Hofmeyr, 5930.
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