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Pharos Primary School

Private primary school · Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Pharos Primary School, a private primary school serving Jeffreys Bay. Around 107 learners are enrolled here.

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Pharos Primary School is a private primary school in Jeffreys Bay. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

107
Learners
13
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Pharos Primary School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Sarah Baartman district

5 other schools in Sarah Baartman district, for comparison against Pharos Primary School.

  • Humansdorp Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pharos Primary School, 1,897 compared with 107; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pharos Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jeffreys Bay Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,751 learners against Pharos Primary School's 107; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pharos Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kuyasa Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Pharos Primary School, 1,653 compared with 107; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pharos Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Graslaagte Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Pharos Primary School, 1,514 compared with 107; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Spandau Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,490 learners against Pharos Primary School's 107; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pharos Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Jeffreys Bay

Zooming into Jeffreys Bay, here are 5 other schools to compare against Pharos Primary School.

  • Jeffreys Bay Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,751 learners against Pharos Primary School's 107; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pharos Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Makukhanye Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,279 learners against Pharos Primary School's 107; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pellsrus Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Pharos Primary School, 1,189 compared with 107; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Jeffreys Bay Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 785 learners against Pharos Primary School's 107; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q5.
  • Global Leadership Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 464 learners against Pharos Primary School's 107; is a private secondary school, a different phase than Pharos Primary School; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Pharos Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
16 Woltemade Street, Jeffrey's Bay
Telephone
042 940 0167
Website
pharosschool.co.za
Email
info@pharosschool.co.za
EMIS number
200100309

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Pharos 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 Pharos Primary School directly, on 042 940 0167, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Pharos Primary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Pharos Primary School the best school in Jeffreys Bay?
No matric pass rate is on record for Pharos Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Jeffreys Bay besides Pharos Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 8 other schools in and around Jeffreys Bay, including Jeffreys Bay Comprehensive Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Pharos Primary School?
Pharos Primary School reported 107 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 8 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 Pharos Primary School?
Yes. As a private school, Pharos Primary School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Pharos Primary School a public or private school?
Pharos Primary School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Pharos Primary School?
You can call 042 940 0167. It is located at 16 Woltemade Street, Jeffrey's Bay.
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