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Oceanview Primary School

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

Oceanview Primary School is a public primary school based in Gonubie, East London. Around 254 learners are enrolled here.

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In Gonubie, East London, Oceanview Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

254
Learners
13
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Oceanview 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 Oceanview Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

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

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Oceanview Primary School, 2,355 compared with 254; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Oceanview Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Oceanview Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Oceanview Primary School's 254; is a public combined school, a different phase than Oceanview Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Oceanview Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Oceanview Primary School's 254; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Oceanview Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Oceanview Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Oceanview Primary School, 1,507 compared with 254; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Oceanview Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Oceanview Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Oceanview Primary School, 1,440 compared with 254; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Oceanview Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

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

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Oceanview Primary School, 2,355 compared with 254; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Oceanview Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Oceanview Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Oceanview Primary School's 254; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Oceanview Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Oceanview Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Oceanview Primary School, 1,440 compared with 254; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Oceanview Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Oceanview Primary School, 1,396 compared with 254, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,372 learners against Oceanview Primary School's 254, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Oceanview Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Oceanview Primary School 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
Bramble Lane, Gonubie, East London, 5257
Postal
P O Box 125, Gonubie, 5256
Telephone
043 740 3197
Website
oceanviewprimary.co.za
Email
oceanviewprim@gmail.com
EMIS number
200801005

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Oceanview 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 Oceanview Primary School directly, on 043 740 3197, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Oceanview 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 Oceanview Primary School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Oceanview 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 East London besides Oceanview Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Oceanview Primary School?
Oceanview Primary School reported 254 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Oceanview Primary School?
Yes, Oceanview 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 Oceanview Primary School a public or private school?
Oceanview Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Oceanview Primary School?
You can call 043 740 3197. It is located at Bramble Lane, Gonubie, East London, 5257.
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