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Morewag Primary School

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

Morewag Primary School is a public primary school in Kensington, Gqeberha. Around 945 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Morewag Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Kensington, Gqeberha, Morewag Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

945
Learners
35
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Morewag Primary School 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 Morewag Primary School 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 Morewag Primary School.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Morewag Primary School's 945; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Morewag Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Morewag Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Morewag Primary School's 945; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Morewag Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Morewag Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Morewag Primary School's 945; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Morewag Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Morewag Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Morewag Primary School's 945; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Morewag Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Morewag Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Morewag Primary School's 945, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

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

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Morewag Primary School's 945; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Morewag Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Morewag Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Morewag Primary School's 945; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Morewag Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Morewag Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Morewag Primary School's 945; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Morewag Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Morewag Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Morewag Primary School's 945, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,601 learners against Morewag Primary School's 945; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Morewag Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Morewag Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Morewag Primary School for 2027

Morewag Primary School 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
Mary Boyd Avenue, Kensington, Gqeberha, 6001
Postal
P.o Box 27172, Greenacres, 6057
Telephone
041 374 3090
EMIS number
200100437

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Morewag Primary School?
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 Morewag Primary School directly, on 041 374 3090, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Morewag Primary School?
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 Morewag Primary School the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Morewag Primary School 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 Morewag Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Morewag Primary School?
Morewag Primary School reported 945 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Morewag Primary School?
Yes, Morewag Primary School 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 Morewag Primary School a public or private school?
Morewag Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Morewag Primary School?
You can call 041 374 3090. It is located at Mary Boyd Avenue, Kensington, Gqeberha, 6001.
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