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Readsdale Primary School

Public primary school · Seymour, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

In Seymour, Readsdale Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Readsdale Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Readsdale Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Seymour. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

24
Learners
1
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Readsdale Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Amathole West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Amathole West district with Readsdale Primary School.

  • Kubusie Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Readsdale Primary School, 1,224 compared with 24; is a public combined school, a different phase than Readsdale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Readsdale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fundani High School teaches considerably more learners than Readsdale Primary School, 1,170 compared with 24; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Readsdale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Readsdale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School teaches considerably more learners than Readsdale Primary School, 1,020 compared with 24; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Readsdale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Readsdale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Readsdale Primary School, 1,001 compared with 24; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Readsdale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Readsdale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 933 learners against Readsdale Primary School's 24; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Readsdale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Readsdale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Seymour

Zooming into Seymour, here are 5 other schools to compare against Readsdale Primary School.

  • Jeanet Mahonga Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 527 learners against Readsdale Primary School's 24, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Thobelani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Readsdale Primary School, 324 compared with 24; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Readsdale Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 71.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Readsdale Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Emhlangeni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 173 learners against Readsdale Primary School's 24, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Seymour Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 80 learners against Readsdale Primary School's 24, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Buthisizwe Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 73 learners against Readsdale Primary School's 24, 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 Readsdale Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Readsdale Primary 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
Readsdale Farm, Seymour, Fort Beaufort, 5720
Postal
P O Box 23, Seymour, 5750
Telephone
073 772 1758
EMIS number
200200728

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Readsdale 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 Readsdale Primary School directly, on 073 772 1758, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Readsdale 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 Readsdale Primary School the best school in Seymour?
No matric pass rate is on record for Readsdale 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 Seymour besides Readsdale Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Seymour, including Jeanet Mahonga Primary School.
How big are the classes at Readsdale Primary School?
Readsdale Primary School reported 24 learners and 1 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Readsdale Primary School?
No. Readsdale Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Readsdale Primary School a public or private school?
Readsdale Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Readsdale Primary School?
You can call 073 772 1758. It is located at Readsdale Farm, Seymour, Fort Beaufort, 5720.
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