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Verkenner Primary School

Public primary school · Linton Grange, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Verkenner Primary School is a public primary school based in Linton Grange, Gqeberha. It currently teaches around 458 learners.

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

In Linton Grange, Gqeberha, Verkenner Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

458
Learners
23
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Verkenner Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Verkenner Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nelson Mandela district with Verkenner Primary School.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Verkenner Primary School's 458; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Verkenner Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Verkenner Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Verkenner Primary School's 458; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Verkenner Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Verkenner Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Verkenner Primary School's 458; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Verkenner Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Verkenner Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Verkenner Primary School's 458; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Verkenner Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Verkenner Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Verkenner Primary School's 458, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

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

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Verkenner Primary School's 458; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Verkenner Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Verkenner Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Verkenner Primary School's 458; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Verkenner Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Verkenner Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Verkenner Primary School's 458; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Verkenner Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Verkenner Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Verkenner Primary School's 458, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,601 learners against Verkenner Primary School's 458; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Verkenner Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Verkenner 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 Verkenner Primary School for 2027

Because Verkenner 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
Gardenia Street, Linton Grange, Gqeberha, 6025
Postal
P O Box 19201, Linton Grange, Port Elizabeth, 6015
Telephone
041 360 1200
EMIS number
200100817

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Verkenner 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 Verkenner Primary School directly, on 041 360 1200, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Verkenner 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 Verkenner Primary School the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Verkenner 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 Verkenner Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Verkenner Primary School?
Verkenner Primary School reported 458 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Verkenner Primary School?
Yes, Verkenner Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Verkenner Primary School a public or private school?
Verkenner Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Verkenner Primary School?
You can call 041 360 1200. It is located at Gardenia Street, Linton Grange, Gqeberha, 6025.
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