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Vuyisile Primary School

Public primary school · Elliotdale, Eastern Cape · Amathole East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Vuyisile Primary School, a public primary school serving Elliotdale. 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 Vuyisile Primary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Vuyisile Primary School is a public primary school in Elliotdale. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

307
Learners
11
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Vuyisile Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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

Amathole East district

Here is how Vuyisile Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Amathole East district.

  • Mida School teaches considerably more learners than Vuyisile Primary School, 1,728 compared with 307; is a combined school run on a private rather than public basis; and posted a 97.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vuyisile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ngubetole Bam Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,642 learners against Vuyisile Primary School's 307; is a public combined school, a different phase than Vuyisile Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,629 learners against Vuyisile Primary School's 307; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vuyisile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vuyisile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Butterworth High School teaches considerably more learners than Vuyisile Primary School, 1,558 compared with 307; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vuyisile Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 80.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vuyisile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vuyisile Primary School, 1,145 compared with 307; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vuyisile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vuyisile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Elliotdale

Zooming into Elliotdale, here are 5 other schools to compare against Vuyisile Primary School.

  • Gwebityala Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,068 learners against Vuyisile Primary School's 307; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vuyisile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 86.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vuyisile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ganizulu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,022 learners against Vuyisile Primary School's 307; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vuyisile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a 96% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vuyisile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Elliotdale Technical Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 912 learners against Vuyisile Primary School's 307; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vuyisile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 79.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vuyisile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jalamba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vuyisile Primary School, 831 compared with 307; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vuyisile Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vuyisile Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Gwebindlala Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 764 learners against Vuyisile Primary School's 307; is a public combined school, a different phase than Vuyisile Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
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 Vuyisile Primary School for 2027

Vuyisile Primary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Gusi A/A, Elliotdale, 5070
Postal
Gusi A/A, Elliotdale, 5070
Telephone
079 237 3744
EMIS number
200401137

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vuyisile 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 Vuyisile Primary School directly, on 079 237 3744, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vuyisile 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 Vuyisile Primary School the best school in Elliotdale?
No matric pass rate is on record for Vuyisile 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 Elliotdale besides Vuyisile Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Elliotdale, including Gwebityala Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Vuyisile Primary School?
Vuyisile Primary School reported 307 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Vuyisile Primary School?
No. Vuyisile Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Vuyisile Primary School a public or private school?
Vuyisile Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vuyisile Primary School?
You can call 079 237 3744. It is located at Gusi A/A, Elliotdale, 5070.
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