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Gemrock Primary School

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

Welcome to Gemrock Primary School, a private primary school serving East London. Around 73 learners are enrolled here.

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

73
Learners
7
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Gemrock Primary 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 Gemrock Primary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Gemrock Primary School's 73; 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 Gemrock Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Gemrock Primary School, 2,087 compared with 73; 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 Gemrock Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gemrock Primary School, 2,067 compared with 73; 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 Gemrock 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 Gemrock Primary School's 73; 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 Gemrock 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 Gemrock Primary School's 73; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

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

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Gemrock Primary School's 73; 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 Gemrock Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gemrock Primary School, 2,067 compared with 73; 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 Gemrock 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 Gemrock Primary School's 73; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against Gemrock Primary School's 73; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gemrock Primary School, 1,372 compared with 73; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
36 King Street , Southernwood , East London
Postal
Tbu
Website
gemrockprimaryschool.co.za
Email
info@gemrockprimaryschool.co.za
EMIS number
200201088

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gemrock Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Gemrock Primary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Gemrock 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 Gemrock Primary School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gemrock Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in East London besides Gemrock 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 Gemrock Primary School?
Gemrock Primary School reported 73 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 10 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 Gemrock Primary School?
Yes. As a private school, Gemrock Primary 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 Gemrock Primary School a public or private school?
Gemrock Primary School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Gemrock Primary School?
It is located at 36 King Street , Southernwood , East London.
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