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Primary School Excelsior

Public primary school · North End, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Primary School Excelsior, a public primary school serving North End, Gqeberha. The school's roll stands at roughly 529 learners.

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

Primary School Excelsior is a public primary school in North End, Gqeberha. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

529
Learners
20
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Primary School Excelsior 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 Excelsior for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

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

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Excelsior, 2,290 compared with 529; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Excelsior; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Excelsior doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Excelsior, 1,736 compared with 529; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Excelsior; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Excelsior doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Excelsior, 1,668 compared with 529; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Excelsior; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Excelsior doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Excelsior, 1,655 compared with 529; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Excelsior; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Excelsior doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Excelsior, 1,606 compared with 529, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

Zooming into Gqeberha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Primary School Excelsior.

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Excelsior, 1,736 compared with 529; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Excelsior; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Excelsior doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Excelsior, 1,668 compared with 529; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Excelsior; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Excelsior doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Excelsior, 1,655 compared with 529; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Excelsior; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Excelsior doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Excelsior, 1,606 compared with 529, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Excelsior, 1,601 compared with 529; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Excelsior; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Excelsior 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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Primary School Excelsior for 2027

Because Primary School Excelsior 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
Kentweg, Noordeinde, Gqeberha, 6001
Postal
P O Box 296 Noth End, Port Elizabeth, 6056
Telephone
041 484 1838
EMIS number
200100431

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Excelsior?
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 Excelsior directly, on 041 484 1838, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Excelsior?
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 Excelsior the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Excelsior 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 Primary School Excelsior?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Primary School Excelsior?
Primary School Excelsior reported 529 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Excelsior?
Yes, Primary School Excelsior 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 Excelsior a public or private school?
Primary School Excelsior is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Excelsior?
You can call 041 484 1838. It is located at Kentweg, Noordeinde, Gqeberha, 6001.
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