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Papenkuil Primary School

Public primary school · Gelvandale, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Papenkuil Primary School is a public primary school based in Gelvandale, Port Elizabeth. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

In Gelvandale, Port Elizabeth, Papenkuil Primary School operates as a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

725
Learners
26
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Papenkuil Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nelson Mandela district with Papenkuil Primary School.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Papenkuil Primary School's 725; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Papenkuil Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Papenkuil 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 Papenkuil Primary School's 725; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Papenkuil Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Papenkuil 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 Papenkuil Primary School's 725; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Papenkuil Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Papenkuil 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 Papenkuil Primary School's 725; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Papenkuil Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Papenkuil 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 Papenkuil Primary School's 725, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Port Elizabeth

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

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Papenkuil Primary School's 725; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Papenkuil Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Papenkuil Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Enkululekweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Papenkuil Primary School, 1,464 compared with 725, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Pearson High School teaches considerably more learners than Papenkuil Primary School, 1,174 compared with 725; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Papenkuil Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Papenkuil Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Westville Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,158 learners against Papenkuil Primary School's 725; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Papenkuil Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Papenkuil Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sydenham Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Papenkuil Primary School, 1,123 compared with 725, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Papenkuil Primary School for 2027

Papenkuil 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
Cnr Bell & Beetlestone Roads, Gelvandale, Port Elizabeth, 6016
Postal
P.o Box 16021, Gelvandale, Port Elizabeth, 6016
Telephone
041 457 2024
EMIS number
200100614

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Papenkuil 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 Papenkuil Primary School directly, on 041 457 2024, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Papenkuil 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 Papenkuil Primary School the best school in Port Elizabeth?
No matric pass rate is on record for Papenkuil 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 Port Elizabeth besides Papenkuil Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Port Elizabeth, including Walmer Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Papenkuil Primary School?
Papenkuil Primary School reported 725 learners and 26 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Papenkuil Primary School?
No. Papenkuil Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Papenkuil Primary School a public or private school?
Papenkuil Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Papenkuil Primary School?
You can call 041 457 2024. It is located at Cnr Bell & Beetlestone Roads, Gelvandale, Port Elizabeth, 6016.
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