Herbert Hurd Primary School
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela
About Herbert Hurd Primary School
Based in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, Herbert Hurd Primary School is a public primary school located in an urban setting under the Nelson Mandela education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 873 learners with a teaching staff of 51, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 17:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Herbert Hurd 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
Herbert Hurd 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
Herbert Hurd 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, Herbert Hurd Primary School reported a total enrollment of 873 learners with a teaching staff of 51 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 17:1, 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
Herbert Hurd Primary School is situated in Gqeberha (Newton 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: Willet Street, Newton Park, Gqeberha, 6045. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 7638, Port Elizabth, 6055.
Curriculum & Academics
Herbert Hurd Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Herbert Hurd 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 Herbert Hurd 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
Willet Street, Newton Park, Gqeberha, 6045
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 7638, Port Elizabth, 6055
Phone
+27 41 364 1051Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100303
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.