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Uitenhage Primary School

Public primary school · Gambleville, Kariega, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Uitenhage Primary School is a public primary school based in Gambleville, Kariega. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

In Gambleville, Kariega, Uitenhage Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,338
Learners
37
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Uitenhage Primary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

Here is how Uitenhage Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nelson Mandela district.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Uitenhage Primary School's 1,338; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Uitenhage Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Uitenhage Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is a similar size to Uitenhage Primary School, with 1,736 learners against 1,338; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Uitenhage Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Uitenhage Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School sits in roughly the same size range as Uitenhage Primary School, at 1,668 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Uitenhage Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Uitenhage Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Uitenhage Primary School, at 1,655 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Uitenhage Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Uitenhage Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is a similar size to Uitenhage Primary School, with 1,606 learners against 1,338, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Kariega

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

  • Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Uitenhage Primary School, at 1,275 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Uitenhage Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 70.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Uitenhage Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Uitenhage Primary School, with 1,249 learners against 1,338; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Uitenhage Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Uitenhage Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gamble Street Secondary School is a similar size to Uitenhage Primary School, with 1,233 learners against 1,338; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Uitenhage Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 71.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Uitenhage Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Noninzi Luzipho Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Uitenhage Primary School, at 1,215 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tinara Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Uitenhage Primary School, at 1,199 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Uitenhage Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Uitenhage 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 Uitenhage Primary School for 2027

Because Uitenhage 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
27 Essenwood Street, Gambleville, Kariega, 6229
Postal
P. O. Box 5172, Gambleville, Uitenhage, 6241
EMIS number
200100801

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Uitenhage Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Uitenhage Primary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Uitenhage 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 Uitenhage Primary School the best school in Kariega?
No matric pass rate is on record for Uitenhage 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 Kariega besides Uitenhage Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kariega, including Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Uitenhage Primary School?
Uitenhage Primary School reported 1,338 learners and 37 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Uitenhage Primary School?
No. Uitenhage Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Uitenhage Primary School a public or private school?
Uitenhage Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Uitenhage Primary School?
It is located at 27 Essenwood Street, Gambleville, Kariega, 6229.
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