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Summerwood Primary School

Public primary school · Summerstrand, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Summerwood Primary School is a public primary school based in Summerstrand, Gqeberha. The school's roll stands at roughly 656 learners.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Summerwood Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Summerstrand, Gqeberha, Summerwood Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

656
Learners
40
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Summerwood 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 Summerwood Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nelson Mandela district with Summerwood Primary School.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Summerwood Primary School's 656; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Summerwood Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Summerwood Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Summerwood Primary School's 656; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Summerwood Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Summerwood Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Summerwood Primary School's 656; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Summerwood Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Summerwood Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Summerwood Primary School's 656; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Summerwood Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Summerwood Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Summerwood Primary School's 656, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

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

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Summerwood Primary School's 656; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Summerwood Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Summerwood Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Summerwood Primary School's 656; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Summerwood Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Summerwood Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Summerwood Primary School's 656; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Summerwood Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Summerwood Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Summerwood Primary School's 656, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,601 learners against Summerwood Primary School's 656; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Summerwood Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Summerwood Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Summerwood Primary School for 2027

Summerwood 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
C/0 Skegness And Second Avenue, Summerstrand, Gqeberha, 6001
Postal
P O Box 13502, Humewood, 6000
Telephone
041 583 3155
Website
summerwoodpe.com
Email
info@summerwoodpe.co.za
EMIS number
200100753

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Summerwood 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 Summerwood Primary School directly, on 041 583 3155, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Summerwood 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 Summerwood Primary School the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Summerwood 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 Gqeberha besides Summerwood Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Summerwood Primary School?
Summerwood Primary School reported 656 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Summerwood Primary School?
Yes, Summerwood 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 Summerwood Primary School a public or private school?
Summerwood Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Summerwood Primary School?
You can call 041 583 3155. It is located at C/0 Skegness And Second Avenue, Summerstrand, Gqeberha, 6001.
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