Primary Public No Fee Q3

Pefferville Primary School

Pefferville, East London, Eastern Cape

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Learners (2025)
1,396
Educators (2025)
35
Learner : Educator
39.9:1
2025 NSC Pass Rate
N/A
About this school

Overview

Pefferville Primary School is a public primary school (Grades R–7) located in Pefferville, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa. It currently enrols 1,396 learners and is staffed by 35 educators (a learner-to-educator ratio of approximately 40:1), and is officially classified as a no-fee school under Q3. It falls within the Buffalo City education district.

EMIS
200200677
Phase
Primary
Sector
Public
Quintile
Q3
Learners (2025)
1,396
Province
Eastern Cape
How it compares

Benchmark against nearby schools

Compared with 169 other primary schools in East London.

Learner:educator ratio (lower is more staffed)
39.9:1
vs 27.5:1 area average
Ranks 161st of 170
Fees & funding

School fees

Status
No-Fee School
Indicative 2027 fee
R0 per year (no-fee school)

Pefferville Primary School charges no tuition fees. Plan instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and outings.

Public primary school (Grades R–7); fees regulated by the SA Schools Act.

Fee questions

How much are school fees at Pefferville Primary School for 2027?

Pefferville Primary School is a no-fee public primary school (Grades R–7) in Pefferville, East London, Eastern Cape, so parents pay no tuition fees for 2027. All 1,396 enrolled learners attend at no charge. Budget instead for uniforms, stationery, transport and excursions. For voluntary contributions or admission fees, phone 043 722 1203.

Is Pefferville Primary School a no-fee school?

Pefferville Primary School is classified no-fee under Q3 and forms part of the state-funded schools serving Pefferville, East London, Eastern Cape. Parents pay no tuition fees.

What is the quintile of Pefferville Primary School and what does it mean for fees?

Classified as Q3 by the Department of Basic Education, Pefferville Primary School falls within the no-fee category, meaning the 1,396 learners attending here in Pefferville, East London, Eastern Cape pay no school fees.

Admissions

How to apply

Applications to Pefferville Primary School for Grade R or Grade 1 (and other grade transfers) are submitted directly at the Pefferville Primary School school office in the Buffalo City education district. Below is the step-by-step process specific to Eastern Cape.

  1. 1
    Confirm availability with Pefferville Primary School

    Call 043 722 1203 to confirm whether Pefferville Primary School has open places for the year you're applying.

  2. 2
    Start the application

    Collect the official application form from Douglas Smit Highway,Pefferville,East London,5201 or download it from the Eastern Cape Department of Education website.

  3. 3
    Submit your documents

    Submit the completed form and certified copies of all supporting documents to Pefferville Primary School during the school's published admission window.

  4. 4
    Pay any required deposits or fees

    Pefferville Primary School is a no-fee school (Q3), so no tuition is payable. Budget for uniforms and stationery.

  5. 5
    Confirm placement and enrol

    Wait for confirmation from Pefferville Primary School. If declined, you may appeal at the Buffalo City district office under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.

Documents typically required
  • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID
  • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens)
  • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months)
  • Latest school report
  • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1)
  • Road-to-Health booklet (Grade R / Grade 1 entry)

Admissions questions

How do I apply to Pefferville Primary School for the next school year?

Pefferville Primary School processes applications at the school office. In the Eastern Cape, applications are made directly at the school office and confirmed by the district. Reach the school directly via phone 043 722 1203 to confirm openings in the Buffalo City district.

What documents do I need to apply at Pefferville Primary School?

When applying to Pefferville Primary School, you'll typically need: • Certified copy of the learner's birth certificate or ID • Certified copies of both parents'/guardians' South African IDs (or passport/permit for non-citizens) • Proof of residence (utility bill not older than 3 months) • Latest school report • Immunisation card / clinic card (especially for Grade R / Grade 1) Additional items may be requested by Pefferville Primary School depending on the grade; confirm via phone 043 722 1203.

Get in touch

Contact & location

Address
Douglas Smit Highway,Pefferville,East London,5201
Postal address
P O Box 10213, Pefferville, 5201
Telephone
043 722 1203
Administrative reference details
NatEMIS number
200200677
Circuit
Unknown
Ward
99.0
Local municipality
Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality
District municipality
Buffalo City
Section 21 status
Yes
Exam centre
No
Status
Open
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