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Parsons Hill Primary School

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

Parsons Hill Primary School is a public primary school based in Parsons Hill, Port Elizabeth. It currently teaches around 928 learners.

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

In Parsons Hill, Port Elizabeth, Parsons Hill Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

928
Learners
26
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Parsons Hill Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Parsons Hill Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

Here is how Parsons Hill Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nelson Mandela district.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Parsons Hill Primary School's 928; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Parsons Hill Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Parsons Hill 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 Parsons Hill Primary School's 928; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Parsons Hill Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Parsons Hill 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 Parsons Hill Primary School's 928; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Parsons Hill Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Parsons Hill 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 Parsons Hill Primary School's 928; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Parsons Hill Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Parsons Hill 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 Parsons Hill Primary School's 928, 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 Parsons Hill Primary School's 928; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Parsons Hill Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Parsons Hill Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Enkululekweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Parsons Hill Primary School, 1,464 compared with 928, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Pearson High School sits in roughly the same size range as Parsons Hill Primary School, at 1,174 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Parsons Hill Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Parsons Hill Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Westville Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Parsons Hill Primary School, at 1,158 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Parsons Hill Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Parsons Hill Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sydenham Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Parsons Hill Primary School, at 1,123 learners, 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 Parsons Hill Primary School for 2027

Because Parsons Hill Primary School 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
2 Conyngham Road, Parsons Hill, Port Elizabeth, 6001
Postal
Street, Parsons Hill, 6001
Telephone
041 373 5639
EMIS number
200100616

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Parsons Hill 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 Parsons Hill Primary School directly, on 041 373 5639, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Parsons Hill 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 Parsons Hill Primary School the best school in Port Elizabeth?
No matric pass rate is on record for Parsons Hill 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 Parsons Hill Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Port Elizabeth, including Walmer Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Parsons Hill Primary School?
Parsons Hill Primary School reported 928 learners and 26 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Parsons Hill Primary School?
Yes, Parsons Hill 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 Parsons Hill Primary School a public or private school?
Parsons Hill Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Parsons Hill Primary School?
You can call 041 373 5639. It is located at 2 Conyngham Road, Parsons Hill, Port Elizabeth, 6001.
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