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Republic Primary School

Public primary school · Windvogel, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Republic Primary School, a public primary school serving Windvogel, Gqeberha. 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 Republic Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Republic Primary School is a public primary school in Windvogel, Gqeberha. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

723
Learners
23
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Republic Primary 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

Nelson Mandela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nelson Mandela district with Republic Primary School.

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Republic Primary School, 2,290 compared with 723; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Republic Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Republic Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Republic Primary School, 1,736 compared with 723; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Republic Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Republic Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Republic Primary School, 1,668 compared with 723; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Republic Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Republic Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Republic Primary School, 1,655 compared with 723; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Republic Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Republic Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Republic Primary School, 1,606 compared with 723, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

Zooming into Gqeberha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Republic Primary School.

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Republic Primary School, 1,736 compared with 723; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Republic Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Republic Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Republic Primary School, 1,668 compared with 723; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Republic Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Republic Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Republic Primary School, 1,655 compared with 723; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Republic Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Republic Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Republic Primary School, 1,606 compared with 723, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Republic Primary School, 1,601 compared with 723; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Republic Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Republic Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Republic Primary School for 2027

Republic 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
5Th Street, Windvogel, Gqeberha, 6059
Postal
P O Box 17330, Port Elizabeth, 6059
Telephone
041 452 2861
EMIS number
200100647

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Republic 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 Republic Primary School directly, on 041 452 2861, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Republic 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 Republic Primary School the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Republic 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 Gqeberha besides Republic Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Republic Primary School?
Republic Primary School reported 723 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Republic Primary School?
No. Republic Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Republic Primary School a public or private school?
Republic Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Republic Primary School?
You can call 041 452 2861. It is located at 5Th Street, Windvogel, Gqeberha, 6059.
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