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Phumlile Public School

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

Welcome to Phumlile Public School, a public primary school serving Loerie. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Phumlile Public School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Phumlile Public School is a public primary school in Loerie. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

114
Learners
7
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Phumlile Public School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Sarah Baartman district

5 other schools in Sarah Baartman district, for comparison against Phumlile Public School.

  • Humansdorp Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phumlile Public School, 1,897 compared with 114; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phumlile Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 77% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phumlile Public 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 Phumlile Public School's 114; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phumlile Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 78.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phumlile Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kuyasa Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Phumlile Public School, 1,653 compared with 114; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phumlile Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phumlile Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Graslaagte Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Phumlile Public School, 1,514 compared with 114, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Spandau Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,490 learners against Phumlile Public School's 114; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Phumlile Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 83.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Phumlile Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Loerie

Zooming into Loerie, here are 1 other schools to compare against Phumlile Public School.

  • Loerieheuwel Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 399 learners against Phumlile Public School's 114; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phumlile Public School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Phumlile Public School for 2027

As a public school, Phumlile Public 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
Railway Camp, Loerie, 6370
Postal
, Loerie, 6370
Telephone
083 242 9502
EMIS number
200100630

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phumlile Public 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 Phumlile Public School directly, on 083 242 9502, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phumlile Public 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 Phumlile Public School the best school in Loerie?
No matric pass rate is on record for Phumlile Public 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 Loerie besides Phumlile Public School?
Schoolhive lists at least 1 other schools in and around Loerie, including Loerieheuwel Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Phumlile Public School?
Phumlile Public School reported 114 learners and 7 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 Phumlile Public School?
No. Phumlile Public School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Phumlile Public School a public or private school?
Phumlile Public School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phumlile Public School?
You can call 083 242 9502. It is located at Railway Camp, Loerie, 6370.
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