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Holy Cross Primary School

Private primary school · Aliwal North, Eastern Cape · Joe Gqabi district (Unknown circuit)

In Aliwal North, Holy Cross Primary School operates as a private primary school. It currently teaches around 239 learners.

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

Holy Cross Primary School is a private primary school serving families in and around Aliwal North. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

239
Learners
12
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Holy Cross Primary School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Joe Gqabi district

Here is how Holy Cross Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Joe Gqabi district.

  • Sizamulwazi Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,708 learners against Holy Cross Primary School's 239; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Et Thabane Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,707 learners against Holy Cross Primary School's 239; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Holy Cross Primary School, 1,666 compared with 239; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Community School teaches considerably more learners than Holy Cross Primary School, 1,497 compared with 239; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tlokweng Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Holy Cross Primary School, 1,490 compared with 239; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Aliwal North

Zooming into Aliwal North, here are 5 other schools to compare against Holy Cross Primary School.

  • Malcomess Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,198 learners against Holy Cross Primary School's 239; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Holy Cross Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maletswai Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Holy Cross Primary School, 1,105 compared with 239; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Vumile Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 913 learners against Holy Cross Primary School's 239; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Alheit Van Der Merwe Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 883 learners against Holy Cross Primary School's 239; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Egqili Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 872 learners against Holy Cross Primary School's 239; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Holy Cross 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
59 Cathcart Street, Aliwal North, 9750
Postal
P O Box 208, Aliwal North, 9750
Telephone
051 633 2217
Website
holycrossaliwalnorth.co.za
Email
hcsecretary@lantic.net
EMIS number
200600273

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross Primary School directly, on 051 633 2217, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Holy Cross 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 Holy Cross Primary School the best school in Aliwal North?
No matric pass rate is on record for Holy Cross Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Aliwal North besides Holy Cross Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Aliwal North, including Malcomess Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Holy Cross Primary School?
Holy Cross Primary School reported 239 learners and 12 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Holy Cross Primary School?
Yes. As a private school, Holy Cross Primary School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Holy Cross Primary School a public or private school?
Holy Cross Primary School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Holy Cross Primary School?
You can call 051 633 2217. It is located at 59 Cathcart Street, Aliwal North, 9750.
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