Greenwood Primary School
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela
About Greenwood Primary School
Registered under EMIS 200100276, Greenwood Primary School serves as a public primary school in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. The 2025 academic year saw 887 enrolled learners instructed by 41 educators, resulting in a ratio of 22:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Greenwood 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
Greenwood 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
Greenwood 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, Greenwood Primary School reported a total enrollment of 887 learners with a teaching staff of 41 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1, 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
Greenwood Primary School is situated in Gqeberha (Central), 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: Park Drive, Central, Gqeberha, 6001. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 12992, Port Elizabeth, 6006.
Curriculum & Academics
Greenwood Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Greenwood 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 Greenwood 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
Park Drive, Central, Gqeberha, 6001
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 12992, Port Elizabeth, 6006
Phone
+27 41 585 4142Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100276
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.