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Primary School Gill

Public primary school · Somerset East, Somerset East, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Primary School Gill, a public primary school serving Somerset East. Around 403 learners are enrolled here.

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Primary School Gill is a public primary school in Somerset East. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

403
Learners
21
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 Gill 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 Gill for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Sarah Baartman district

Here is how Primary School Gill compares with 5 other schools listed under Sarah Baartman district.

  • Humansdorp Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Gill, 1,897 compared with 403; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Gill; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Gill 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 Primary School Gill's 403; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Gill; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Gill doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kuyasa Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Gill, 1,653 compared with 403; is a public combined school, a different phase than Primary School Gill; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Gill doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Graslaagte Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Gill, 1,514 compared with 403, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Spandau Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,490 learners against Primary School Gill's 403; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Gill; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Gill doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Somerset East

Zooming into Somerset East, here are 5 other schools to compare against Primary School Gill.

  • Aeroville Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Gill, 1,060 compared with 403; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Gill; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Gill doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • St Teresa's Rc Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 789 learners against Primary School Gill's 403, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Johnson Nqonqoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Gill, 725 compared with 403; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Gill; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Gill doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • W G Olivier Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 579 learners against Primary School Gill's 403, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nojoli Senior Primary School is a similar size to Primary School Gill, with 457 learners against 403, 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 Gill for 2027

As a public school, Primary School Gill 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
Kollegeweg / College Road, Somerset - Oos / East, 5850
Postal
P O Box 78, Somerset East, 5850
Telephone
042 243 2841
Website
laerskoolgillprimary.com
Email
secretary@gillprim.co.za
EMIS number
200100251

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Gill?
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 Gill directly, on 042 243 2841, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Gill?
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 Gill the best school in Somerset East?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Gill 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 Somerset East besides Primary School Gill?
Schoolhive lists at least 8 other schools in and around Somerset East, including Aeroville Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Primary School Gill?
Primary School Gill reported 403 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Gill?
Yes, Primary School Gill 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 Gill a public or private school?
Primary School Gill is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Gill?
You can call 042 243 2841. It is located at Kollegeweg / College Road, Somerset - Oos / East, 5850.
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