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St Georges Primary School

Public primary school · Mount Frere, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West district (Unknown circuit)

St Georges Primary School is a public primary school in Mount Frere. Around 1,108 learners are enrolled here.

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

Located in Mount Frere, St Georges Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,108
Learners
25
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

St Georges Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 St Georges Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Alfred Nzo West district with St Georges Primary School.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against St Georges Primary School's 1,108; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Georges Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Georges Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against St Georges Primary School's 1,108; is a public combined school, a different phase than St Georges Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Georges Primary School, 1,671 compared with 1,108; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Georges Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 90.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Georges Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Georges Primary School, 1,658 compared with 1,108; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Georges Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Georges Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Georges Primary School, 1,612 compared with 1,108; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Georges Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 93.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Georges Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Mount Frere

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

  • Dweba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,800 learners against St Georges Primary School's 1,108; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Georges Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Georges Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against St Georges Primary School's 1,108; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Georges Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a 92.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Georges Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Georges Primary School, 1,658 compared with 1,108; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Georges Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Georges Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mbodleni Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as St Georges Primary School, at 1,527 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Georges Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a 93.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Georges Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mahamane Junior Secondary School is a similar size to St Georges Primary School, with 1,357 learners against 1,108; is a public combined school, a different phase than St Georges Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 St Georges Primary School for 2027

Because St Georges Primary 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
Lubacweni A/A, Mount Frere, 5090
Postal
P.o. Box 9261 Mount Frere, 5090
Telephone
039 255 0092
EMIS number
200500448

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Georges 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 St Georges Primary School directly, on 039 255 0092, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St Georges 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 St Georges Primary School the best school in Mount Frere?
No matric pass rate is on record for St Georges 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 Mount Frere besides St Georges Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mount Frere, including Dweba Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at St Georges Primary School?
St Georges Primary School reported 1,108 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 44 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 St Georges Primary School?
Yes, St Georges 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 St Georges Primary School a public or private school?
St Georges Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact St Georges Primary School?
You can call 039 255 0092. It is located at Lubacweni A/A, Mount Frere, 5090.
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