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Transwilger Primary School

Public primary school · Trans Wilger, Lady Grey, Eastern Cape · Joe Gqabi district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Transwilger Primary School, a public primary school serving Trans Wilger, Lady Grey. 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 Transwilger Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Transwilger Primary School is a public primary school in Trans Wilger, Lady Grey. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

190
Learners
8
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Transwilger 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

Joe Gqabi district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Joe Gqabi district with Transwilger Primary School.

  • Sizamulwazi Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,708 learners against Transwilger Primary School's 190, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Et Thabane Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,707 learners against Transwilger Primary School's 190, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Transwilger Primary School, 1,666 compared with 190; is a public combined school, a different phase than Transwilger Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Community School teaches considerably more learners than Transwilger Primary School, 1,497 compared with 190; is a public combined school, a different phase than Transwilger Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tlokweng Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Transwilger Primary School, 1,490 compared with 190; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Transwilger Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Lady Grey

Zooming into Lady Grey, here are 3 other schools to compare against Transwilger Primary School.

  • Dr Pallo Jordan Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Transwilger Primary School, 1,016 compared with 190, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Rex Mdebuka Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Transwilger Primary School, 623 compared with 190; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Transwilger Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 84.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Transwilger Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Lady Grey Arts Academy is noticeably bigger, teaching 437 learners against Transwilger Primary School's 190; is a public combined school, a different phase than Transwilger Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 84.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Transwilger 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 Transwilger Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Transwilger 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
1 Mcpherson Street, Transwilger, Lady Grey, 9755
Postal
1 Mcpherson Street, Transwilger, Lady Grey, 9755
Telephone
051 603 0158
EMIS number
200601068

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Transwilger 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 Transwilger Primary School directly, on 051 603 0158, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Transwilger 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 Transwilger Primary School the best school in Lady Grey?
No matric pass rate is on record for Transwilger 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 Lady Grey besides Transwilger Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 3 other schools in and around Lady Grey, including Dr Pallo Jordan Primary School.
How big are the classes at Transwilger Primary School?
Transwilger Primary School reported 190 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Transwilger Primary School?
No. Transwilger Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Transwilger Primary School a public or private school?
Transwilger Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Transwilger Primary School?
You can call 051 603 0158. It is located at 1 Mcpherson Street, Transwilger, Lady Grey, 9755.
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