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Voorpos Primary School

Public primary school · Cambridge West, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Voorpos Primary School is a public primary school in Cambridge West, East London. Around 881 learners are enrolled here.

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Located in Cambridge West, East London, Voorpos Primary School is a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

881
Learners
36
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Voorpos 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 Voorpos Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

Here is how Voorpos Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Buffalo City district.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Voorpos Primary School, 2,355 compared with 881; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Voorpos Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Voorpos Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Voorpos Primary School's 881; is a public combined school, a different phase than Voorpos Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Voorpos Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Voorpos Primary School's 881; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Voorpos Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Voorpos Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Voorpos Primary School, 1,507 compared with 881; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Voorpos Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Voorpos Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Voorpos Primary School, 1,440 compared with 881; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Voorpos Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

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

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Voorpos Primary School, 2,355 compared with 881; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Voorpos Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Voorpos Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Voorpos Primary School's 881; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Voorpos Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Voorpos Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Voorpos Primary School, 1,440 compared with 881; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Voorpos Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Voorpos Primary School, 1,396 compared with 881, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,372 learners against Voorpos Primary School's 881, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Voorpos Primary School for 2027

Because Voorpos 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
Frontier, Cambridge West, East London, 5247
Telephone
043 726 1246
Website
voorposprim.co.za
Email
principal@voorposprim.co.za
EMIS number
200200883

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Voorpos 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 Voorpos Primary School directly, on 043 726 1246, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Voorpos 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 Voorpos Primary School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Voorpos 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 East London besides Voorpos Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Voorpos Primary School?
Voorpos Primary School reported 881 learners and 36 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 Voorpos Primary School?
Yes, Voorpos 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 Voorpos Primary School a public or private school?
Voorpos Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Voorpos Primary School?
You can call 043 726 1246. It is located at Frontier, Cambridge West, East London, 5247.
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