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Sithembile Primary School

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

Sithembile Primary School is a public primary school in Zwide, Gqeberha. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Sithembile Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Zwide, Gqeberha, Sithembile Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

188
Learners
6
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Sithembile Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

Here is how Sithembile Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nelson Mandela district.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Sithembile Primary School's 188; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sithembile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sithembile 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 Sithembile Primary School's 188; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sithembile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sithembile 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 Sithembile Primary School's 188; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sithembile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sithembile 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 Sithembile Primary School's 188; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sithembile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sithembile 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 Sithembile Primary School's 188, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

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

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Sithembile Primary School's 188; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sithembile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sithembile 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 Sithembile Primary School's 188; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sithembile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sithembile 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 Sithembile Primary School's 188; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sithembile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sithembile 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 Sithembile Primary School's 188, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,601 learners against Sithembile Primary School's 188; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Sithembile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Sithembile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Sithembile Primary School for 2027

Sithembile 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
Booi Street, Zwide, Gqeberha, 6005
Postal
P.o Box 11214, Algoa Park, Port Elizabeth, 6005
Telephone
041 464 3311
EMIS number
200100704

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sithembile 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 Sithembile Primary School directly, on 041 464 3311, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sithembile 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 Sithembile Primary School the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Sithembile 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 Sithembile Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Sithembile Primary School?
Sithembile Primary School reported 188 learners and 6 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 Sithembile Primary School?
No. Sithembile Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Sithembile Primary School a public or private school?
Sithembile Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sithembile Primary School?
You can call 041 464 3311. It is located at Booi Street, Zwide, Gqeberha, 6005.
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