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Primary School Innes

Public primary school · De Mist, Kariega, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Primary School Innes is a public primary school based in De Mist, Kariega. The school's roll stands at roughly 705 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Primary School Innes, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In De Mist, Kariega, Primary School Innes operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

705
Learners
28
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Primary School Innes is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Primary School Innes specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

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

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Primary School Innes's 705; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Innes; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Innes doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Primary School Innes's 705; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Innes; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Innes doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Primary School Innes's 705; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Innes; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Innes doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Primary School Innes's 705; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Innes; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Innes doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Primary School Innes's 705, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Kariega

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

  • Uitenhage Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,338 learners against Primary School Innes's 705, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Innes, 1,275 compared with 705; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Innes; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 70.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Innes doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,249 learners against Primary School Innes's 705; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Innes; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Innes doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gamble Street Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,233 learners against Primary School Innes's 705; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Innes; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 71.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Innes doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Noninzi Luzipho Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,215 learners against Primary School Innes's 705, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Primary School Innes for 2027

Because Primary School Innes 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
Magennis Street, De Mist, Kariega, 6229
Postal
P.o. Box 711, Uitenhage, 6230,
Telephone
041 992 3281
EMIS number
200100436

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Innes?
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 Innes directly, on 041 992 3281, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Innes?
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 Primary School Innes the best school in Kariega?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Innes 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 Innes?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kariega, including Uitenhage Primary School.
How big are the classes at Primary School Innes?
Primary School Innes reported 705 learners and 28 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 Innes?
Yes, Primary School Innes 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 Innes a public or private school?
Primary School Innes is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Innes?
You can call 041 992 3281. It is located at Magennis Street, De Mist, Kariega, 6229.
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