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Joe Slovo Primary School

Public primary school · Joe Slovo Township, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Joe Slovo Primary School is a public primary school based in Joe Slovo Township, Gqeberha. 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 Joe Slovo Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Joe Slovo Township, Gqeberha, Joe Slovo Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,222
Learners
33
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Joe Slovo Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

5 other schools in Nelson Mandela district, for comparison against Joe Slovo Primary School.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Joe Slovo Primary School's 1,222; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Joe Slovo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Joe Slovo 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 Joe Slovo Primary School's 1,222; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Joe Slovo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Joe Slovo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School sits in roughly the same size range as Joe Slovo Primary School, at 1,668 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Joe Slovo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Joe Slovo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Joe Slovo Primary School, at 1,655 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Joe Slovo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Joe Slovo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is a similar size to Joe Slovo Primary School, with 1,606 learners against 1,222, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

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

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Joe Slovo Primary School's 1,222; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Joe Slovo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Joe Slovo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School sits in roughly the same size range as Joe Slovo Primary School, at 1,668 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Joe Slovo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Joe Slovo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Joe Slovo Primary School, at 1,655 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Joe Slovo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Joe Slovo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is a similar size to Joe Slovo Primary School, with 1,606 learners against 1,222, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Joe Slovo Primary School, at 1,601 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Joe Slovo Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Joe Slovo Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Joe Slovo Primary School for 2027

Because Joe Slovo 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
185-205 Melumzi Street, Joe Slovo Township, Gqeberha 6004, 6004
Postal
P O Box 43011, Kwadwesi, 6004
Telephone
041 485 7005
EMIS number
200101026

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Joe Slovo 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 Joe Slovo Primary School directly, on 041 485 7005, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Joe Slovo 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 Joe Slovo Primary School the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Joe Slovo 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 Joe Slovo Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Joe Slovo Primary School?
Joe Slovo Primary School reported 1,222 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Joe Slovo Primary School?
No. Joe Slovo Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Joe Slovo Primary School a public or private school?
Joe Slovo Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Joe Slovo Primary School?
You can call 041 485 7005. It is located at 185-205 Melumzi Street, Joe Slovo Township, Gqeberha 6004, 6004.
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