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Walmer Primary School

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

Walmer Primary School is a public primary school in Walmer, Gqeberha. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Walmer Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Walmer, Gqeberha, Walmer Primary School is a public primary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,399
Learners
38
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

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

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Walmer Primary School's 1,399; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Walmer Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Walmer Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is a similar size to Walmer Primary School, with 1,736 learners against 1,399; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Walmer Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Walmer 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 Walmer Primary School, at 1,668 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Walmer Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Walmer 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 Walmer Primary School, at 1,655 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Walmer Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Walmer Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is a similar size to Walmer Primary School, with 1,606 learners against 1,399, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

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

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is a similar size to Walmer Primary School, with 1,736 learners against 1,399; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Walmer Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Walmer 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 Walmer Primary School, at 1,668 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Walmer Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Walmer 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 Walmer Primary School, at 1,655 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Walmer Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Walmer Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is a similar size to Walmer Primary School, with 1,606 learners against 1,399, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Walmer Primary School, at 1,601 learners; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Walmer Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Walmer 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 Walmer Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Walmer 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
1 Yoyo Street, Walmer, Gqeberha, 6070
Postal
P.o Box 40157, Walmer, Port Elizabeth, 6065
Telephone
041 581 5668
EMIS number
200100837

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Walmer 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 Walmer Primary School directly, on 041 581 5668, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Walmer 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 Walmer Primary School the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Walmer 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 Walmer Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Walmer Primary School?
Walmer Primary School reported 1,399 learners and 38 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 Walmer Primary School?
No. Walmer Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Walmer Primary School a public or private school?
Walmer Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Walmer Primary School?
You can call 041 581 5668. It is located at 1 Yoyo Street, Walmer, Gqeberha, 6070.
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