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The Willows Primary School

Public primary school · Middelburg E.c, Middelburg, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

In Middelburg E.c, Middelburg, The Willows Primary School operates as a public primary school. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about The Willows Primary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

The Willows Primary School is a public primary school serving families in and around Middelburg E.c, Middelburg. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

20
Learners
3
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

The Willows 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

Here is how The Willows Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Chris Hani West district.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against The Willows Primary School's 20; is a public secondary school, a different phase than The Willows Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point The Willows Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against The Willows Primary School's 20; is a public secondary school, a different phase than The Willows Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point The Willows Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,349 learners against The Willows Primary School's 20, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against The Willows Primary School's 20, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than The Willows Primary School, 1,267 compared with 20; is a public secondary school, a different phase than The Willows Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point The Willows Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Middelburg

Zooming into Middelburg, here are 5 other schools to compare against The Willows Primary School.

  • Middelburg Combined School teaches considerably more learners than The Willows Primary School, 1,739 compared with 20; is a public combined school, a different phase than The Willows Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 94.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point The Willows Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Batlagae Primary School teaches considerably more learners than The Willows Primary School, 1,630 compared with 20, and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Eastdene Combined School teaches considerably more learners than The Willows Primary School, 1,603 compared with 20; is a public combined school, a different phase than The Willows Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 95% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point The Willows Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Phumelela Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,529 learners against The Willows Primary School's 20; is a public secondary school, a different phase than The Willows Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 96.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point The Willows Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Thushanang Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,514 learners against The Willows Primary School's 20, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 The Willows Primary School for 2027

As a public school, The Willows Primary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Farm Grootvlei, Middelburg, 5900
Postal
P.o. Box 344, Middelburg, 5900,
Telephone
082 712 5700
EMIS number
200600830

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at The Willows 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 The Willows Primary School directly, on 082 712 5700, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to The Willows 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 The Willows Primary School the best school in Middelburg?
No matric pass rate is on record for The Willows 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 Middelburg besides The Willows Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Middelburg, including Middelburg Combined School.
How big are the classes at The Willows Primary School?
The Willows Primary School reported 20 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 7 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 The Willows Primary School?
No. The Willows Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is The Willows Primary School a public or private school?
The Willows Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact The Willows Primary School?
You can call 082 712 5700. It is located at Farm Grootvlei, Middelburg, 5900.
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