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St Theresa's Primary School

Public primary school · Queenstown, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to St Theresa's Primary School, a public primary school serving Queenstown. 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 St Theresa's Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

St Theresa's Primary School is a public primary school in Queenstown. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

1,046
Learners
28
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

St Theresa's Primary 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

Chris Hani West district

5 other schools in Chris Hani West district, for comparison against St Theresa's Primary School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against St Theresa's Primary School's 1,046; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Theresa's Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Theresa's Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School sits in roughly the same size range as St Theresa's Primary School, at 1,410 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Theresa's Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Theresa's Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as St Theresa's Primary School, at 1,349 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School is a similar size to St Theresa's Primary School, with 1,348 learners against 1,046, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School sits in roughly the same size range as St Theresa's Primary School, at 1,267 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Theresa's Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Theresa's Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Queenstown

Zooming into Queenstown, here are 5 other schools to compare against St Theresa's Primary School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against St Theresa's Primary School's 1,046; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Theresa's Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Theresa's Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School sits in roughly the same size range as St Theresa's Primary School, at 1,410 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Theresa's Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Theresa's Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as St Theresa's Primary School, at 1,349 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School sits in roughly the same size range as St Theresa's Primary School, at 1,267 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Theresa's Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Theresa's Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • John Noah High School is a similar size to St Theresa's Primary School, with 1,203 learners against 1,046; is a public secondary school, a different phase than St Theresa's Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point St Theresa's 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 St Theresa's Primary School for 2027

St Theresa's 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
2 Sussex Road, Aloevale, Queenstown, 5319
Postal
P O Box 1618 5320
Telephone
045 854 7609
EMIS number
200600796

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Theresa's 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 Theresa's Primary School directly, on 045 854 7609, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to St Theresa's 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 Theresa's Primary School the best school in Queenstown?
No matric pass rate is on record for St Theresa's 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 Queenstown besides St Theresa's Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Queenstown, including Luvuyo Lerumo High School.
How big are the classes at St Theresa's Primary School?
St Theresa's Primary School reported 1,046 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Theresa's Primary School?
No. St Theresa's Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is St Theresa's Primary School a public or private school?
St Theresa's Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact St Theresa's Primary School?
You can call 045 854 7609. It is located at 2 Sussex Road, Aloevale, Queenstown, 5319.
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