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Van Der Kemp Primary School

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

Welcome to Van Der Kemp Primary School, a public primary school serving Salt Lake, Gqeberha. 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 Van Der Kemp Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Van Der Kemp Primary School is a public primary school in Salt Lake, Gqeberha. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

664
Learners
18
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Van Der Kemp 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

Nelson Mandela district

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

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Van Der Kemp Primary School, 2,290 compared with 664; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Der Kemp Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Der Kemp Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Van Der Kemp Primary School, 1,736 compared with 664; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Der Kemp Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Der Kemp Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Van Der Kemp Primary School, 1,668 compared with 664; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Der Kemp Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Der Kemp Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Van Der Kemp Primary School, 1,655 compared with 664; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Der Kemp Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Der Kemp Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Van Der Kemp Primary School, 1,606 compared with 664, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

Zooming into Gqeberha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Van Der Kemp Primary School.

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Van Der Kemp Primary School, 1,736 compared with 664; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Der Kemp Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Der Kemp Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Van Der Kemp Primary School, 1,668 compared with 664; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Der Kemp Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Der Kemp Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Van Der Kemp Primary School, 1,655 compared with 664; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Der Kemp Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Der Kemp Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Van Der Kemp Primary School, 1,606 compared with 664, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Van Der Kemp Primary School, 1,601 compared with 664; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Van Der Kemp Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Van Der Kemp 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 Van Der Kemp Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Van Der Kemp 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
Baartman Street, Salt Lake, Gqeberha, 6059
Postal
P O Box 16039, Port Elizabeth, 6001
Telephone
041 481 6128
EMIS number
200100812

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Van Der Kemp 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 Van Der Kemp Primary School directly, on 041 481 6128, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Van Der Kemp 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 Van Der Kemp Primary School the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Van Der Kemp 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 Van Der Kemp Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Van Der Kemp Primary School?
Van Der Kemp Primary School reported 664 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 37 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 Van Der Kemp Primary School?
No. Van Der Kemp Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Van Der Kemp Primary School a public or private school?
Van Der Kemp Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Van Der Kemp Primary School?
You can call 041 481 6128. It is located at Baartman Street, Salt Lake, Gqeberha, 6059.
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