Holy Cross Primary School
Aliwal North, Eastern Cape · Joe Gqabi
About Holy Cross Primary School
Situated in Aliwal North, Eastern Cape, Holy Cross Primary School is a independent primary school overseen by the Joe Gqabi education district. The school recorded 239 learners and 12 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 20:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Holy Cross 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
Holy Cross Primary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Holy Cross Primary School reported a total enrollment of 239 learners with a teaching staff of 12 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 20:1, 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
Holy Cross Primary School is situated in Aliwal North, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Joe Gqabi education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Joe Gqabi, under the Walter Sisulu Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 59 Cathcart Street, Aliwal North, 9750. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 208, Aliwal North, 9750.
Curriculum & Academics
Holy Cross Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Holy Cross 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 private and the school buildings are owned by private.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Holy Cross 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
59 Cathcart Street, Aliwal North, 9750
Aliwal North, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 208, Aliwal North, 9750
Phone
+27 51 633 2217Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200600273
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.