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Protea Primary School

Public primary school, special needs education specialisation · Forest Hill, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Protea Primary School is a public primary school in Forest Hill, Port Elizabeth. The school's roll stands at roughly 122 learners.

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Located in Forest Hill, Port Elizabeth, Protea Primary School is a public primary school.

122
Learners
21
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Protea Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile N/A. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Protea Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

5 other schools in Nelson Mandela district, for comparison against Protea Primary School.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Protea Primary School's 122; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Protea Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Protea Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Protea Primary School's 122; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Protea Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Protea Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Protea Primary School's 122; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Protea Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Protea Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Protea Primary School's 122; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Protea Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Protea Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Protea Primary School's 122, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Port Elizabeth

And within Port Elizabeth itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Protea Primary School's 122; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Protea Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Protea Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Enkululekweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Protea Primary School, 1,464 compared with 122, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Pearson High School teaches considerably more learners than Protea Primary School, 1,174 compared with 122; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Protea Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Protea Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Westville Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,158 learners against Protea Primary School's 122; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Protea Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Protea Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sydenham Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Protea Primary School, 1,123 compared with 122, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Protea Primary School for 2027

Protea 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
Blackthorn Avenue, Forest Hill, Port Elizabeth, 6001
Postal
P.o. Box 13349, Humewood, Port Elizabeth, 6013,
Telephone
041 585 6567
EMIS number
200100636

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Protea 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 Protea Primary School directly, on 041 585 6567, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Protea 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 Protea Primary School the best school in Port Elizabeth?
No matric pass rate is on record for Protea 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 Port Elizabeth besides Protea Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Port Elizabeth, including Walmer Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Protea Primary School?
Protea Primary School reported 122 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 6 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 Protea Primary School?
Yes, Protea 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 Protea Primary School a public or private school?
Protea Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Protea Primary School?
You can call 041 585 6567. It is located at Blackthorn Avenue, Forest Hill, Port Elizabeth, 6001.
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