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St Joseph's (Rc) Primary School

Public primary school · Cannon Hill, Kariega, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to St Joseph's (Rc) Primary School, a public primary school serving Cannon Hill, Kariega. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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St Joseph's (Rc) Primary School is a public primary school in Cannon Hill, Kariega. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

533
Learners
15
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

St Joseph's (Rc) 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

Here is how St Joseph's (Rc) Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nelson Mandela district.

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Joseph's (Rc) Primary School, 2,290 compared with 533; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Joseph's (Rc) Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Joseph's (Rc) Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than St Joseph's (Rc) Primary School, 1,736 compared with 533; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Joseph's (Rc) Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Joseph's (Rc) Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than St Joseph's (Rc) Primary School, 1,668 compared with 533; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Joseph's (Rc) Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Joseph's (Rc) Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Joseph's (Rc) Primary School, 1,655 compared with 533; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Joseph's (Rc) Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Joseph's (Rc) Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Joseph's (Rc) Primary School, 1,606 compared with 533, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Kariega

Zooming into Kariega, here are 5 other schools to compare against St Joseph's (Rc) Primary School.

  • Uitenhage Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Joseph's (Rc) Primary School, 1,338 compared with 533, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,275 learners against St Joseph's (Rc) Primary School's 533; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Joseph's (Rc) Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 70.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Joseph's (Rc) Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Joseph's (Rc) Primary School, 1,249 compared with 533; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Joseph's (Rc) Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Joseph's (Rc) Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gamble Street Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than St Joseph's (Rc) Primary School, 1,233 compared with 533; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Joseph's (Rc) Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 71.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Joseph's (Rc) Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Noninzi Luzipho Primary School teaches considerably more learners than St Joseph's (Rc) Primary School, 1,215 compared with 533, 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 St Joseph's (Rc) Primary School for 2027

Because St Joseph's (Rc) 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
Cannon Street, Cannon Hill, Kariega, 6229
Postal
P O Box 263, Uitenhage, 6230
Telephone
041 988 3232
EMIS number
200100737

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Joseph's (Rc) 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 Joseph's (Rc) Primary School directly, on 041 988 3232, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St Joseph's (Rc) 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 St Joseph's (Rc) Primary School the best school in Kariega?
No matric pass rate is on record for St Joseph's (Rc) 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 Kariega besides St Joseph's (Rc) Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kariega, including Uitenhage Primary School.
How big are the classes at St Joseph's (Rc) Primary School?
St Joseph's (Rc) Primary School reported 533 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Joseph's (Rc) Primary School?
No. St Joseph's (Rc) Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is St Joseph's (Rc) Primary School a public or private school?
St Joseph's (Rc) Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact St Joseph's (Rc) Primary School?
You can call 041 988 3232. It is located at Cannon Street, Cannon Hill, Kariega, 6229.
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