St George's Primary School
Central, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape 185 m
Public primary school
Greenwood Primary School
Central, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Greenwood Primary School is a public primary school in Central, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, in the Nelson Mandela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 887 learners and 41 educators, about 21.6 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Eastern Cape (244 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 887 |
| Educators (2025) | 41 |
| Learners per educator | 21.6 (province average 28) Fewer learners per educator than 38% of 66 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200100276 |
Address and location
| Street address | Park Drive,central,gqeberha,6001 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 12992, Port Elizabeth, 6006 |
| Suburb / area | Central |
| Town | Gqeberha |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Nelson Mandela |
| Municipality | Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Eastern Cape open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Greenwood Primary School
Is Greenwood Primary School a public or private school?
Greenwood Primary School is a public primary school.
Does Greenwood Primary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.
How many learners are at Greenwood Primary School?
887 learners and 41 educators (about 21.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 38% of 66 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Greenwood Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 200100276.
Where is Greenwood Primary School?
Park Drive,central,gqeberha,6001. It is in Central, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, in the Nelson Mandela education district. Phone 041 585 4142.
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93.2% matric 2025The Hill College
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100.0% matric 2025Blessings Christian Learning Academy
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Victoria Park Grey Primary School
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Quest Special School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.