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Ilinge Primary School

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

In Kwa Langa, Kariega, Ilinge Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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

Ilinge Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Kwa Langa, Kariega. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

959
Learners
25
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Ilinge Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

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

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ilinge Primary School, 2,290 compared with 959; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ilinge Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ilinge Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Ilinge Primary School, 1,736 compared with 959; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ilinge Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ilinge Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Ilinge Primary School, 1,668 compared with 959; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ilinge Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ilinge Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ilinge Primary School, 1,655 compared with 959; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ilinge Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ilinge Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ilinge Primary School, 1,606 compared with 959, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Kariega

Zooming into Kariega, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ilinge Primary School.

  • Uitenhage Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ilinge Primary School, at 1,338 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Ilinge Primary School, with 1,275 learners against 959; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ilinge Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 70.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ilinge Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ilinge Primary School, at 1,249 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ilinge Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ilinge Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gamble Street Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ilinge Primary School, at 1,233 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Ilinge Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 71.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ilinge Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Noninzi Luzipho Primary School is a similar size to Ilinge Primary School, with 1,215 learners against 959, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Ilinge Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Ilinge 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
Cnr 20Th Avenue & Maduna Road, Kwa-Langa, Kariega, 6230
Postal
P O Box 5034, Langa Location, Uitenhage, 6230
Telephone
041 450 7541
EMIS number
200100329

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ilinge 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 Ilinge Primary School directly, on 041 450 7541, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ilinge 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 Ilinge Primary School the best school in Kariega?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ilinge 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 Ilinge Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kariega, including Uitenhage Primary School.
How big are the classes at Ilinge Primary School?
Ilinge Primary School reported 959 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Ilinge Primary School?
No. Ilinge Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Ilinge Primary School a public or private school?
Ilinge Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ilinge Primary School?
You can call 041 450 7541. It is located at Cnr 20Th Avenue & Maduna Road, Kwa-Langa, Kariega, 6230.
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