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Playways Primary School

Private primary school · Berea, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Playways Primary School is a private primary school based in Berea, East London. The school's roll stands at roughly 102 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Playways Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Berea, East London, Playways Primary School operates as a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

102
Learners
6
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Playways Primary School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Playways Primary School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

5 other schools in Buffalo City district, for comparison against Playways Primary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Playways Primary School, 2,355 compared with 102; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Playways 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 Playways Primary School's 102; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Playways 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 Playways Primary School's 102; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Playways Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Playways Primary School, 1,507 compared with 102; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Playways Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Playways Primary School, 1,440 compared with 102; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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 Playways Primary School, 2,355 compared with 102; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Playways 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 Playways Primary School's 102; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Playways Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Playways Primary School, 1,440 compared with 102; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Playways Primary School, 1,396 compared with 102; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,372 learners against Playways Primary School's 102; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
66 Jarvis Road Berea, 541
Postal
Tbu
EMIS number
200201092

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Playways Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Playways Primary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Playways 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 Playways Primary School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Playways 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 East London besides Playways 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 Playways Primary School?
Playways Primary School reported 102 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Playways Primary School?
Yes. As a private school, Playways 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 Playways Primary School a public or private school?
Playways Primary School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Playways Primary School?
It is located at 66 Jarvis Road Berea, 541.
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