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Young Park Primary School

Public primary school · Young Park, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Young Park Primary School is a public primary school based in Young Park, Port Elizabeth. The school's roll stands at roughly 824 learners.

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

In Young Park, Port Elizabeth, Young Park Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

824
Learners
28
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Young Park Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Young Park Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

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

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Young Park Primary School's 824; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Young Park Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Young Park 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 Young Park Primary School's 824; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Young Park Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Young Park 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 Young Park Primary School's 824; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Young Park Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Young Park 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 Young Park Primary School's 824; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Young Park Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Young Park 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 Young Park Primary School's 824, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Port Elizabeth

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

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Young Park Primary School's 824; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Young Park Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Young Park Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Enkululekweni Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Young Park Primary School, 1,464 compared with 824, and charges fees under quintile Q3.
  • Pearson High School teaches considerably more learners than Young Park Primary School, 1,174 compared with 824; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Young Park Primary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a 100% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Young Park Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Westville Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,158 learners against Young Park Primary School's 824; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Young Park Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Young Park Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sydenham Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Young Park Primary School, at 1,123 learners, and charges fees under quintile Q5.
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 Young Park Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Young Park 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
Ditchling Street, Young Park, Port Elizabeth, 6005
Postal
P O Box 11084, Algoa Park, Port Elizabeth, 6005
Telephone
041 452 3131
EMIS number
200100874

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Young Park 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 Young Park Primary School directly, on 041 452 3131, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Young Park 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 Young Park Primary School the best school in Port Elizabeth?
No matric pass rate is on record for Young Park 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 Port Elizabeth besides Young Park Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Port Elizabeth, including Walmer Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Young Park Primary School?
Young Park Primary School reported 824 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Young Park Primary School?
Yes, Young Park 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 Young Park Primary School a public or private school?
Young Park Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Young Park Primary School?
You can call 041 452 3131. It is located at Ditchling Street, Young Park, Port Elizabeth, 6005.
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