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Spruell Public School

Public primary school · King William's Town, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Spruell Public School, a public primary school serving King William's Town, King Williams Town. 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 Spruell Public School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Spruell Public School is a public primary school in King William's Town, King Williams Town. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

118
Learners
3
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Spruell Public 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

Here is how Spruell Public School compares with 5 other schools listed under Amathole West district.

  • Kubusie Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Spruell Public School, 1,224 compared with 118; is a public combined school, a different phase than Spruell Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Spruell Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fundani High School teaches considerably more learners than Spruell Public School, 1,170 compared with 118; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Spruell Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Spruell Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School teaches considerably more learners than Spruell Public School, 1,020 compared with 118; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Spruell Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Spruell Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Spruell Public School, 1,001 compared with 118; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Spruell Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Spruell Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 933 learners against Spruell Public School's 118; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Spruell Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Spruell Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

King Williams Town

Zooming into King Williams Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Spruell Public School.

  • Hector Petersen High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Spruell Public School's 118; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Spruell Public School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Westbank Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,232 learners against Spruell Public School's 118; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 92.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Spruell Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Enoch Sontonga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,210 learners against Spruell Public School's 118; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Spruell Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Spruell Public School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bisho Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Spruell Public School, 1,174 compared with 118, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Schornville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Spruell Public School, 1,135 compared with 118, 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 Spruell Public School for 2027

Because Spruell Public School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Xengxe Location, King Williams Town, King Willams Town, 5600
Postal
P.o. Box 1295, King Williams Town, King Williams Town, 5600
Telephone
073 963 9512
EMIS number
200200813

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Spruell Public 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 Spruell Public School directly, on 073 963 9512, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Spruell Public 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 Spruell Public School the best school in King Williams Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Spruell Public 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 King Williams Town besides Spruell Public School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around King Williams Town, including Hector Petersen High School.
How big are the classes at Spruell Public School?
Spruell Public School reported 118 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Spruell Public School?
No. Spruell Public School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Spruell Public School a public or private school?
Spruell Public School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Spruell Public School?
You can call 073 963 9512. It is located at Xengxe Location, King Williams Town, King Willams Town, 5600.
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