Clarendon Park Primary School
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela
About Clarendon Park Primary School
A public institution, Clarendon Park Primary School functions as a primary school located in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Nelson Mandela education district. For the 2025 academic year, 986 learners were enrolled, taught by 56 educators at a ratio of 18:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Clarendon Park Primary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Clarendon Park Primary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Clarendon Park 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, Clarendon Park Primary School reported a total enrollment of 986 learners with a teaching staff of 56 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 18:1, 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
Clarendon Park Primary School is situated in Gqeberha (Walmer), 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: Corner Church Road & 7th Avenue, Walmer, Gqeberha, 6070. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 5285, Walmer, Port Elizabeth, 6065.
Curriculum & Academics
Clarendon Park Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Clarendon Park Primary School was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) 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 not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Clarendon Park 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
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Corner Church Road & 7th Avenue, Walmer, Gqeberha, 6070
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 5285, Walmer, Port Elizabeth, 6065
Phone
+27 41 581 4231Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100120
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.