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Ubuntu Primary School

Private primary school · Zwide, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

In Zwide, Gqeberha, Ubuntu Primary School operates as a private primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 193 learners.

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

Ubuntu Primary School is a private primary school serving families in and around Zwide, Gqeberha. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

193
Learners
11
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Ubuntu Primary School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

5 other schools in Nelson Mandela district, for comparison against Ubuntu Primary School.

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ubuntu Primary School, 2,290 compared with 193; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ubuntu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Ubuntu Primary School, 1,736 compared with 193; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ubuntu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Ubuntu Primary School, 1,668 compared with 193; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ubuntu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ubuntu Primary School, 1,655 compared with 193; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ubuntu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ubuntu Primary School, 1,606 compared with 193; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

Zooming into Gqeberha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ubuntu Primary School.

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Ubuntu Primary School, 1,736 compared with 193; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ubuntu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Ubuntu Primary School, 1,668 compared with 193; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ubuntu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ubuntu Primary School, 1,655 compared with 193; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ubuntu Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ubuntu Primary School, 1,606 compared with 193; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ubuntu Primary School, 1,601 compared with 193; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Ubuntu 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
5 Qeqe Street, Zwide, Gqeberha, 6201
Postal
Tbu
Telephone
041 409 2700
Website
ubuntupathways.org
Email
info@ubuntupathways.org
EMIS number
200100369

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ubuntu 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 Ubuntu Primary School directly, on 041 409 2700, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ubuntu 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 Ubuntu Primary School the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Ubuntu Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Gqeberha besides Ubuntu Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Ubuntu Primary School?
Ubuntu Primary School reported 193 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Ubuntu Primary School?
Yes. As a private school, Ubuntu Primary School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Ubuntu Primary School a public or private school?
Ubuntu Primary School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Ubuntu Primary School?
You can call 041 409 2700. It is located at 5 Qeqe Street, Zwide, Gqeberha, 6201.
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