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Pefferville Primary School

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

Pefferville Primary School is a public primary school in Pefferville, East London. 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 Pefferville Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

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

1,396
Learners
35
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Buffalo City district

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

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Pefferville Primary School, 2,355 compared with 1,396; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pefferville Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pefferville 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 Pefferville Primary School's 1,396; is a public combined school, a different phase than Pefferville Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pefferville 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 Pefferville Primary School's 1,396; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pefferville Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pefferville Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School is a similar size to Pefferville Primary School, with 1,507 learners against 1,396; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pefferville Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pefferville Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Pefferville Primary School, at 1,440 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pefferville 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 Pefferville Primary School, 2,355 compared with 1,396; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pefferville Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pefferville 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 Pefferville Primary School's 1,396; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pefferville Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pefferville Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Pefferville Primary School, at 1,440 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pefferville Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is a similar size to Pefferville Primary School, with 1,372 learners against 1,396, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Mzokhanyo High School sits in roughly the same size range as Pefferville Primary School, at 1,335 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pefferville Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pefferville 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 Pefferville Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Pefferville 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
Douglas Smit Highway, Pefferville, East London, 5201
Postal
P O Box 10213, Pefferville, 5201
Telephone
043 722 1203
EMIS number
200200677

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Pefferville 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 Pefferville Primary School directly, on 043 722 1203, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Pefferville 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 Pefferville Primary School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Pefferville 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 Pefferville 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 Pefferville Primary School?
Pefferville Primary School reported 1,396 learners and 35 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Pefferville Primary School?
No. Pefferville Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Pefferville Primary School a public or private school?
Pefferville Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Pefferville Primary School?
You can call 043 722 1203. It is located at Douglas Smit Highway, Pefferville, East London, 5201.
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