Grey Boys Primary School

Gqeberha, Eastern Cape ยท Nelson Mandela

Public Primary School Q5

About Grey Boys Primary School

Based in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, Grey Boys Primary School is a public primary school located in an urban setting under the Nelson Mandela education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 802 learners with a teaching staff of 50, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 16:1. As a Quintile 5 school, it receives a standard per-learner government funding allocation. The school operates under Section 21 status, granting the School Governing Body financial autonomy over its budget.

Governance & Funding

Quintile Classification

Grey Boys 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

Grey Boys 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

Grey Boys 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, Grey Boys Primary School reported a total enrollment of 802 learners with a teaching staff of 50 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 16:1, 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

Grey Boys Primary School is situated in Gqeberha (Mill Park), 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: College Drive, Mill Park, Gqeberha, 6001. For postal correspondence, use: Private Bag X0001, Greenacres, 6057.

Curriculum & Academics

Grey Boys Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.

History & Background

Grey Boys 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 Grey Boys 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

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Address

College Drive, Mill Park, Gqeberha, 6001

Gqeberha, Eastern Cape

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Postal

Private Bag X0001, Greenacres, 6057

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 802
Educators 50

Learner:Educator Ratio

16:1 learners per educator

Below national average โ€” favourable

Quick Info

SectorPublic
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
QuintileQ5
Settingurban
Statusopen
DistrictNelson Mandela

EMIS Number

200100278

Department of Basic Education

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.