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Primary School Kuswag

Public primary school · Sunnyridge, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

In Sunnyridge, East London, Primary School Kuswag operates as a public primary school. Around 688 learners are enrolled here.

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

Primary School Kuswag is a public primary school serving families in and around Sunnyridge, East London. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

688
Learners
33
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 Kuswag 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 Kuswag for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

Here is how Primary School Kuswag compares with 5 other schools listed under Buffalo City district.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Primary School Kuswag's 688; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Kuswag; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Kuswag doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Kuswag, 2,087 compared with 688; is a public combined school, a different phase than Primary School Kuswag; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Kuswag doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Kuswag, 2,067 compared with 688; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Kuswag; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Kuswag doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against Primary School Kuswag's 688; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Kuswag; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Kuswag doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Primary School Kuswag's 688; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Kuswag; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

Zooming into East London, here are 5 other schools to compare against Primary School Kuswag.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Primary School Kuswag's 688; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Kuswag; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Kuswag doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Kuswag, 2,067 compared with 688; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Kuswag; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Primary School Kuswag doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Primary School Kuswag's 688; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Primary School Kuswag; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against Primary School Kuswag's 688, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Primary School Kuswag, 1,372 compared with 688, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Kuswag for 2027

Primary School Kuswag is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Wentworth Road, Sunnyridge, East London, 5201
Postal
Po Box 5001, Greenfields, East London, 5208
Telephone
043 736 3506
Website
kuswagprim.co.za
Email
principal@kuswagprim.co.za
EMIS number
200200349

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Primary School Kuswag?
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 Kuswag directly, on 043 736 3506, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Primary School Kuswag?
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 Kuswag the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Primary School Kuswag 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 East London besides Primary School Kuswag?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Primary School Kuswag?
Primary School Kuswag reported 688 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Kuswag?
Yes, Primary School Kuswag 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 Kuswag a public or private school?
Primary School Kuswag is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Primary School Kuswag?
You can call 043 736 3506. It is located at Wentworth Road, Sunnyridge, East London, 5201.
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