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Whittlesea Primary School

Public primary school · Whittleasea, Whittlesea, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

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

Whittlesea Primary School is a public primary school in Whittleasea, Whittlesea. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

381
Learners
11
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Whittlesea 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

Chris Hani West district

5 other schools in Chris Hani West district, for comparison against Whittlesea Primary School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Whittlesea Primary School's 381; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Whittlesea Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Whittlesea Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against Whittlesea Primary School's 381; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Whittlesea Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Whittlesea Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,349 learners against Whittlesea Primary School's 381, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Whittlesea Primary School's 381, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Whittlesea Primary School, 1,267 compared with 381; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Whittlesea Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Whittlesea Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Whittlesea

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

  • Ekuphumleni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Whittlesea Primary School, 1,159 compared with 381; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Whittlesea Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Whittlesea Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bongolethu Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Whittlesea Primary School, 762 compared with 381, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Funda High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 745 learners against Whittlesea Primary School's 381; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Whittlesea Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 72.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Whittlesea Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nompumelelo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Whittlesea Primary School, 744 compared with 381; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Whittlesea Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 73% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Whittlesea Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Umthawexhadi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Whittlesea Primary School, 728 compared with 381, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Whittlesea Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Whittlesea 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
162 Langfield Road, Whittlesea, 5360
Postal
Po Box 152, Whittlesea, 5360
Telephone
040 842 1523
EMIS number
200600915

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Whittlesea 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 Whittlesea Primary School directly, on 040 842 1523, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Whittlesea 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 Whittlesea Primary School the best school in Whittlesea?
No matric pass rate is on record for Whittlesea 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 Whittlesea besides Whittlesea Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Whittlesea, including Ekuphumleni Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Whittlesea Primary School?
Whittlesea Primary School reported 381 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Whittlesea Primary School?
No. Whittlesea Primary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Whittlesea Primary School a public or private school?
Whittlesea Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Whittlesea Primary School?
You can call 040 842 1523. It is located at 162 Langfield Road, Whittlesea, 5360.
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