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Kowie Foundation Primary School

Private primary school · Port Alfred, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Kowie Foundation Primary School, a private primary school serving Port Alfred. The school's roll stands at roughly 84 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Kowie Foundation Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Kowie Foundation Primary School is a private primary school in Port Alfred. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

84
Learners
5
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Kowie Foundation 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

Sarah Baartman district

5 other schools in Sarah Baartman district, for comparison against Kowie Foundation Primary School.

  • Humansdorp Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Kowie Foundation Primary School, 1,897 compared with 84; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kowie Foundation Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jeffreys Bay Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,751 learners against Kowie Foundation Primary School's 84; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kowie Foundation Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kuyasa Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Kowie Foundation Primary School, 1,653 compared with 84; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kowie Foundation Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Graslaagte Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Kowie Foundation Primary School, 1,514 compared with 84; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Spandau Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,490 learners against Kowie Foundation Primary School's 84; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kowie Foundation Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Port Alfred

Zooming into Port Alfred, here are 5 other schools to compare against Kowie Foundation Primary School.

  • Kuyasa Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Kowie Foundation Primary School, 1,653 compared with 84; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kowie Foundation Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nomzamo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,068 learners against Kowie Foundation Primary School's 84; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kowie Foundation Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mtyobo Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Kowie Foundation Primary School, 962 compared with 84; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Qhayiya Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 795 learners against Kowie Foundation Primary School's 84; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Port Alfred High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 790 learners against Kowie Foundation Primary School's 84; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 97.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kowie Foundation 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
Wesley Hill, Port Alfred
Telephone
081 727 4499
EMIS number
200200206

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kowie Foundation 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 Kowie Foundation Primary School directly, on 081 727 4499, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kowie Foundation 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 Kowie Foundation Primary School the best school in Port Alfred?
No matric pass rate is on record for Kowie Foundation 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 Port Alfred besides Kowie Foundation Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Port Alfred, including Kuyasa Combined School.
How big are the classes at Kowie Foundation Primary School?
Kowie Foundation Primary School reported 84 learners and 5 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 Kowie Foundation Primary School?
Yes. As a private school, Kowie Foundation 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 Kowie Foundation Primary School a public or private school?
Kowie Foundation Primary School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Kowie Foundation Primary School?
You can call 081 727 4499. It is located at Wesley Hill, Port Alfred.
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