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East London Montessori School

Private primary school · Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to East London Montessori School, a private primary school serving 99. It currently teaches around 218 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about East London Montessori School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

East London Montessori School is a private primary school in 99. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

218
Learners
14
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, East London Montessori School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

5 other schools in Buffalo City district, for comparison against East London Montessori School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against East London Montessori School's 218; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point East London Montessori School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than East London Montessori School, 2,087 compared with 218; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point East London Montessori School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than East London Montessori School, 2,067 compared with 218; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point East London Montessori School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against East London Montessori School's 218; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point East London Montessori School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against East London Montessori School's 218; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Little Go Farm, Old Transkei Road, Beacon Bay, East London, 5257
Postal
114 Tenth Avenue, Gonubie, East London, 5257
Telephone
071 970 1141
Website
eastlondonmontessori.co.za
EMIS number
200200678

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at East London Montessori School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask East London Montessori School directly, on 071 970 1141, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to East London Montessori School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is East London Montessori School the best school in Buffalo City?
No matric pass rate is on record for East London Montessori School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Buffalo City besides East London Montessori School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Buffalo City.
How big are the classes at East London Montessori School?
East London Montessori School reported 218 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at East London Montessori School?
Yes. As a private school, East London Montessori School sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is East London Montessori School a public or private school?
East London Montessori School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact East London Montessori School?
You can call 071 970 1141. It is located at Little Go Farm, Old Transkei Road, Beacon Bay, East London, 5257.