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Goldwater Preparatory School

Private primary school · Lorraine, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Goldwater Preparatory School, a private primary school serving Lorraine, Gqeberha. Around 129 learners are enrolled here.

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

Goldwater Preparatory School is a private primary school in Lorraine, Gqeberha. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

129
Learners
13
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Goldwater Preparatory 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

Nelson Mandela district

Here is how Goldwater Preparatory School compares with 5 other schools listed under Nelson Mandela district.

  • Walmer Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Goldwater Preparatory School, 2,290 compared with 129; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Goldwater Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Goldwater Preparatory School, 1,736 compared with 129; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Goldwater Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Goldwater Preparatory School, 1,668 compared with 129; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Goldwater Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Goldwater Preparatory School, 1,655 compared with 129; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Goldwater Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Goldwater Preparatory School, 1,606 compared with 129; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

Zooming into Gqeberha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Goldwater Preparatory School.

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Goldwater Preparatory School, 1,736 compared with 129; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Goldwater Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Goldwater Preparatory School, 1,668 compared with 129; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Goldwater Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Goldwater Preparatory School, 1,655 compared with 129; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Goldwater Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Goldwater Preparatory School, 1,606 compared with 129; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Goldwater Preparatory School, 1,601 compared with 129; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Goldwater Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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
Centenary Road, Lorraine, Gqeberha, 6070
Postal
P O Box 000, Port Elizabeth,
Telephone
041 368 1118
Website
goldwaterprep.co.za
Email
admin@goldwaterprep.co.za
EMIS number
200100108

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Goldwater Preparatory 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 Goldwater Preparatory School directly, on 041 368 1118, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Goldwater Preparatory 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 Goldwater Preparatory School the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Goldwater Preparatory School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Gqeberha besides Goldwater Preparatory School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Goldwater Preparatory School?
Goldwater Preparatory School reported 129 learners and 13 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 Goldwater Preparatory School?
Yes. As a private school, Goldwater Preparatory 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 Goldwater Preparatory School a public or private school?
Goldwater Preparatory School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Goldwater Preparatory School?
You can call 041 368 1118. It is located at Centenary Road, Lorraine, Gqeberha, 6070.
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