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Hope Schools Combined School

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

Hope Schools Combined School is a private combined school based in Dawn, East London. Around 291 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Hope Schools Combined School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Dawn, East London, Hope Schools Combined School operates as a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

291
Learners
20
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Hope Schools Combined School is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Hope Schools Combined School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Buffalo City district with Hope Schools Combined School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Hope Schools Combined School, 2,355 compared with 291; 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 Hope Schools Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Hope Schools Combined School's 291; 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 Hope Schools Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Hope Schools Combined School's 291; 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 Hope Schools Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Hope Schools Combined School, 1,507 compared with 291; 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 Hope Schools Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Hope Schools Combined School, 1,440 compared with 291; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

And within East London itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Hope Schools Combined School, 2,355 compared with 291; 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 Hope Schools Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Hope Schools Combined School's 291; 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 Hope Schools Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Hope Schools Combined School, 1,440 compared with 291; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Hope Schools Combined School, 1,396 compared with 291; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,372 learners against Hope Schools Combined School's 291; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Cumnock Heights, Dawn, East London, 5247
Postal
P O Box 11126, Southern Wood 5213
Telephone
043 745 0430
Website
algoafm.co.za
Email
reception@algoafm.co.za
EMIS number
200200310

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hope Schools Combined 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 Hope Schools Combined School directly, on 043 745 0430, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Hope Schools Combined School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Hope Schools Combined School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Hope Schools Combined 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 Hope Schools Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Hope Schools Combined School?
Hope Schools Combined School reported 291 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Hope Schools Combined School?
Yes. As a private school, Hope Schools Combined 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.
What are Hope Schools Combined School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Hope Schools Combined School.
Is Hope Schools Combined School a public or private school?
Hope Schools Combined School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Hope Schools Combined School?
You can call 043 745 0430. It is located at Cumnock Heights, Dawn, East London, 5247.
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