Schoolhive, South African schools
Schoolhive / Eastern Cape / Aliwal North / Pelomosa Primary School

Pelomosa Primary School

Public primary school · Aliwal North, Eastern Cape · Joe Gqabi district (Unknown circuit)

Pelomosa Primary School is a public primary school in Aliwal North. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

Is any information about Pelomosa Primary School wrong?Help other parents. Tell us what is out of date and we will fix it.

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

Located in Aliwal North, Pelomosa Primary School is a public primary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

715
Learners
19
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Joe Gqabi district

5 other schools in Joe Gqabi district, for comparison against Pelomosa Primary School.

  • Sizamulwazi Public School teaches considerably more learners than Pelomosa Primary School, 1,708 compared with 715, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Et Thabane Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Pelomosa Primary School, 1,707 compared with 715, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,666 learners against Pelomosa Primary School's 715; is a public combined school, a different phase than Pelomosa Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Community School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,497 learners against Pelomosa Primary School's 715; is a public combined school, a different phase than Pelomosa Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tlokweng Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,490 learners against Pelomosa Primary School's 715; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pelomosa Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Aliwal North

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

  • Malcomess Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pelomosa Primary School, 1,198 compared with 715; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pelomosa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pelomosa Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Maletswai Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,105 learners against Pelomosa Primary School's 715, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Vumile Full Service School sits in roughly the same size range as Pelomosa Primary School, at 913 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Alheit Van Der Merwe Primary School is a similar size to Pelomosa Primary School, with 883 learners against 715, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Egqili Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Pelomosa Primary School, with 872 learners against 715; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Pelomosa Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pelomosa 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 Pelomosa Primary School for 2027

Pelomosa 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
Mkhathu Street, Dukathole, Aliwal North, 9750
Postal
P O Box 586 9750
Telephone
051 634 1909
EMIS number
200600662

Something wrong here? Correct the details

Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Pelomosa 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 Pelomosa Primary School directly, on 051 634 1909, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Pelomosa 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 Pelomosa Primary School the best school in Aliwal North?
No matric pass rate is on record for Pelomosa 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 Aliwal North besides Pelomosa Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Aliwal North, including Malcomess Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Pelomosa Primary School?
Pelomosa Primary School reported 715 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Pelomosa Primary School?
No. Pelomosa Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Pelomosa Primary School a public or private school?
Pelomosa Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Pelomosa Primary School?
You can call 051 634 1909. It is located at Mkhathu Street, Dukathole, Aliwal North, 9750.
Related

Related schools in Aliwal North

Nearby schools in Aliwal North: