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Pearston Primary School

Public primary school · Nelsig, Pearston, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman district (Unknown circuit)

Pearston Primary School is a public primary school in Nelsig, Pearston. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

Located in Nelsig, Pearston, Pearston Primary School is a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

658
Learners
20
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Sarah Baartman district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sarah Baartman district with Pearston Primary School.

  • Humansdorp Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Pearston Primary School's 658; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pearston Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pearston Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jeffreys Bay Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pearston Primary School, 1,751 compared with 658; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pearston Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pearston Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kuyasa Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,653 learners against Pearston Primary School's 658; is a public combined school, a different phase than Pearston Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pearston Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Graslaagte Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,514 learners against Pearston Primary School's 658, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Spandau Public School teaches considerably more learners than Pearston Primary School, 1,490 compared with 658; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pearston Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pearston Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Pearston

And within Pearston itself, 2 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Pearston Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Pearston Primary School, 325 compared with 658; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pearston Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 61.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pearston Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lukhanyiso Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 192 learners against Pearston Primary School's 658, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Pearston Primary School for 2027

Because Pearston 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
1 School Street, Nelsig, Pearston, 5860
Postal
P O Box 91 5860
Telephone
042 246 1105
EMIS number
200100620

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Pearston 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 Pearston Primary School directly, on 042 246 1105, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Pearston 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 Pearston Primary School the best school in Pearston?
No matric pass rate is on record for Pearston 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 Pearston besides Pearston Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Pearston, including Pearston Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Pearston Primary School?
Pearston Primary School reported 658 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Pearston Primary School?
No. Pearston Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Pearston Primary School a public or private school?
Pearston Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Pearston Primary School?
You can call 042 246 1105. It is located at 1 School Street, Nelsig, Pearston, 5860.
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Related schools in Pearston

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