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Stirling Primary School

Public primary school · Stirling, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Stirling Primary School is a public primary school based in Stirling, East London. Around 1,153 learners are enrolled here.

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In Stirling, East London, Stirling Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,153
Learners
67
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Stirling Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Stirling Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Buffalo City district with Stirling Primary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Stirling Primary School, 2,355 compared with 1,153; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Stirling Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Stirling Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Stirling Primary School's 1,153; is a public combined school, a different phase than Stirling Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Stirling Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Stirling Primary School's 1,153; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Stirling Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Stirling Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School is a similar size to Stirling Primary School, with 1,507 learners against 1,153; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Stirling Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Stirling Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Stirling Primary School, at 1,440 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Stirling Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

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

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Stirling Primary School, 2,355 compared with 1,153; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Stirling Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Stirling Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Stirling Primary School's 1,153; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Stirling Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Stirling Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Stirling Primary School, at 1,440 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Stirling Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is a similar size to Stirling Primary School, with 1,396 learners against 1,153, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is a similar size to Stirling Primary School, with 1,372 learners against 1,153, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Stirling Primary School for 2027

Because Stirling 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
Epsom Road 3, Stirling, East London, 5241
Postal
Stirling, 5241
Telephone
043 735 1426
Website
stirlingps.co.za
Email
office@stirlingps.co.za
EMIS number
200200823

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Stirling 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 Stirling Primary School directly, on 043 735 1426, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Stirling 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 Stirling Primary School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Stirling 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 East London besides Stirling Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Stirling Primary School?
Stirling Primary School reported 1,153 learners and 67 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Stirling Primary School?
Yes, Stirling 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 Stirling Primary School a public or private school?
Stirling Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Stirling Primary School?
You can call 043 735 1426. It is located at Epsom Road 3, Stirling, East London, 5241.
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