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East London Rc Primary School

Public primary school · Southernwood, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to East London Rc Primary School, a public primary school serving Southernwood, East London. The school's roll stands at roughly 516 learners.

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

East London Rc Primary School is a public primary school in Southernwood, East London. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

516
Learners
27
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, East London Rc Primary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact East London Rc Primary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Buffalo City district with East London Rc Primary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against East London Rc Primary School's 516; is a public secondary school, a different phase than East London Rc Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point East London Rc Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than East London Rc Primary School, 2,087 compared with 516; is a public combined school, a different phase than East London Rc Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point East London Rc Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than East London Rc Primary School, 2,067 compared with 516; is a public secondary school, a different phase than East London Rc Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point East London Rc Primary 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 Rc Primary School's 516; is a public secondary school, a different phase than East London Rc Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point East London Rc Primary 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 Rc Primary School's 516; is a public secondary school, a different phase than East London Rc Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

Zooming into East London, here are 5 other schools to compare against East London Rc Primary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against East London Rc Primary School's 516; is a public secondary school, a different phase than East London Rc Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point East London Rc Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than East London Rc Primary School, 2,067 compared with 516; is a public secondary school, a different phase than East London Rc Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point East London Rc Primary 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 Rc Primary School's 516; is a public secondary school, a different phase than East London Rc Primary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against East London Rc Primary School's 516, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School teaches considerably more learners than East London Rc Primary School, 1,372 compared with 516, and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to East London Rc Primary School for 2027

As a public school, East London Rc Primary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
36 St Marks Road, Southernwood, East London, 5201
Postal
Southernwood, 5201
Telephone
043 722 4300
EMIS number
200200140

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at East London Rc Primary 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 Rc Primary School directly, on 043 722 4300, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to East London Rc Primary 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 Rc Primary School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for East London Rc Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in East London besides East London Rc Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at East London Rc Primary School?
East London Rc Primary School reported 516 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Rc Primary School?
Yes, East London Rc Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is East London Rc Primary School a public or private school?
East London Rc Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact East London Rc Primary School?
You can call 043 722 4300. It is located at 36 St Marks Road, Southernwood, East London, 5201.
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