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Peelton Higher Primary School

Public primary school · Bisho, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Peelton Higher Primary School is a public primary school based in Bisho. 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 Peelton Higher Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Bisho, Peelton Higher Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

78
Learners
5
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Buffalo City district

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

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Peelton Higher Primary School, 2,355 compared with 78; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Peelton Higher Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Peelton Higher 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 Peelton Higher Primary School's 78; is a public combined school, a different phase than Peelton Higher Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Peelton Higher 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 Peelton Higher Primary School's 78; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Peelton Higher Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Peelton Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Peelton Higher Primary School, 1,507 compared with 78; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Peelton Higher Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Peelton Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Peelton Higher Primary School, 1,440 compared with 78; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Peelton Higher Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Bisho

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

  • Masimanyane Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Peelton Higher Primary School, 617 compared with 78; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Peelton Higher Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Peelton Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Masihlangane Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 617 learners against Peelton Higher Primary School's 78; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Peelton Higher Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 82.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Peelton Higher Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Tyutyu Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Peelton Higher Primary School, 361 compared with 78, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Balasi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 233 learners against Peelton Higher Primary School's 78, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Nangamso Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Peelton Higher Primary School, 198 compared with 78; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Peelton Higher Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 60% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Peelton Higher 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 Peelton Higher Primary School for 2027

Peelton Higher 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
Peelton Location, King Williams Town, King Williams Town, 5600
Postal
Peelton Location, King William's Town, King Williams Town , 5600
Telephone
082 869 2298
EMIS number
200200676

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Peelton Higher 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 Peelton Higher Primary School directly, on 082 869 2298, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Peelton Higher 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 Peelton Higher Primary School the best school in Bisho?
No matric pass rate is on record for Peelton Higher 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 Bisho besides Peelton Higher Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 8 other schools in and around Bisho, including Masimanyane Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Peelton Higher Primary School?
Peelton Higher Primary School reported 78 learners and 5 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Peelton Higher Primary School?
No. Peelton Higher Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Peelton Higher Primary School a public or private school?
Peelton Higher Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Peelton Higher Primary School?
You can call 082 869 2298. It is located at Peelton Location, King Williams Town, King Williams Town, 5600.
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