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President Primary School

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

Welcome to President Primary School, a public primary school serving Woodbrook, East London. The school's roll stands at roughly 374 learners.

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President Primary School is a public primary school in Woodbrook, East London. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

374
Learners
16
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, President Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact President Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

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

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against President Primary School's 374; is a public secondary school, a different phase than President Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point President Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than President Primary School, 2,087 compared with 374; is a public combined school, a different phase than President Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point President Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than President Primary School, 2,067 compared with 374; is a public secondary school, a different phase than President Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point President Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against President Primary School's 374; is a public secondary school, a different phase than President Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point President Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against President Primary School's 374; is a public secondary school, a different phase than President Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

Zooming into East London, here are 5 other schools to compare against President Primary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against President Primary School's 374; is a public secondary school, a different phase than President Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point President Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than President Primary School, 2,067 compared with 374; is a public secondary school, a different phase than President Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point President Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against President Primary School's 374; is a public secondary school, a different phase than President Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against President Primary School's 374, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School teaches considerably more learners than President Primary School, 1,372 compared with 374, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 President Primary School for 2027

President 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
Bonanza Street, Quigney, East London, 5201
Postal
Bonanza Street, Quigney, East London, 5201
Telephone
043 722 4751
EMIS number
200200989

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at President 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 President Primary School directly, on 043 722 4751, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to President 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 President Primary School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for President 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 President 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 President Primary School?
President Primary School reported 374 learners and 16 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 President Primary School?
Yes, President Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is President Primary School a public or private school?
President Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact President Primary School?
You can call 043 722 4751. It is located at Bonanza Street, Quigney, East London, 5201.
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