Aaron Gqadu Primary School
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela
About Aaron Gqadu Primary School
Aaron Gqadu Primary School (EMIS 200100002) serves the Gqeberha community as a public primary school in Eastern Cape. The school falls under the Nelson Mandela education district. The 2025 school year recorded 224 learners taught by 9 educators, achieving a ratio of 25:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. It is classified as a no-fee school with no compulsory charges for learners.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Aaron Gqadu Primary School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Aaron Gqadu Primary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Aaron Gqadu Primary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Aaron Gqadu Primary School reported a total enrollment of 224 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 25:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Aaron Gqadu Primary School is situated in Gqeberha (Kwazakhele), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Nelson Mandela education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nelson Mandela Bay, under the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Mbilana Crescent, Kwazakhele, Gqeberha, 6205. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 33, Port Elizabeth, 6205.
Curriculum & Academics
Aaron Gqadu Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Aaron Gqadu Primary School was historically administered under the Department Of Education & Training(det) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Aaron Gqadu Primary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Mbilana Crescent, Kwazakhele, Gqeberha, 6205
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 33, Port Elizabeth, 6205
Phone
+27 41 459 5105Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100002
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.