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Primary School Albertyn

Public primary school · Riebeeck Heights, Kariega, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

In Riebeeck Heights, Kariega, Primary School Albertyn operates as a public primary school. Around 891 learners are enrolled here.

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

Primary School Albertyn is a public primary school serving families in and around Riebeeck Heights, Kariega. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

891
Learners
35
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Primary School Albertyn sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Primary School Albertyn for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

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

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Albertyn, 2,290 compared with 891; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Albertyn; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Albertyn doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Albertyn, 1,736 compared with 891; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Albertyn; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Albertyn doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Albertyn, 1,668 compared with 891; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Albertyn; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Albertyn doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Albertyn, 1,655 compared with 891; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Albertyn; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Albertyn doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Albertyn, 1,606 compared with 891, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Kariega

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

  • Uitenhage Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Albertyn, 1,338 compared with 891, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,275 learners against Primary School Albertyn's 891; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Albertyn; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 70.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Albertyn doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Albertyn, 1,249 compared with 891; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Albertyn; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Albertyn doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gamble Street Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Primary School Albertyn, at 1,233 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Albertyn; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 71.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Albertyn doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Noninzi Luzipho Primary School is a similar size to Primary School Albertyn, with 1,215 learners against 891, 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 Primary School Albertyn for 2027

Because Primary School Albertyn 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
Freresingel, Riebeeckhoogte/Heights, Kariega, 6231
Postal
P O Box 3003, Uitenhage, 6231
Telephone
041 992 3825
EMIS number
200100430

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Albertyn?
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 Primary School Albertyn directly, on 041 992 3825, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Albertyn?
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 Primary School Albertyn the best school in Kariega?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Albertyn 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 Primary School Albertyn?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kariega, including Uitenhage Primary School.
How big are the classes at Primary School Albertyn?
Primary School Albertyn reported 891 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Primary School Albertyn?
Yes, Primary School Albertyn is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Primary School Albertyn a public or private school?
Primary School Albertyn is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Albertyn?
You can call 041 992 3825. It is located at Freresingel, Riebeeckhoogte/Heights, Kariega, 6231.
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