Schoolhive, South African schools
Schoolhive / Eastern Cape / East London / Lighthouse Christian Primary School

Lighthouse Christian Primary School

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

Lighthouse Christian Primary School is a private primary school based in East London. The school's roll stands at roughly 335 learners.

Is any information about Lighthouse Christian Primary School wrong?Help other parents. Tell us what is out of date and we will fix it.

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Lighthouse Christian Primary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In East London, Lighthouse Christian Primary School operates as a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

335
Learners
15
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Lighthouse Christian Primary 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 Lighthouse Christian Primary School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

5 other schools in Buffalo City district, for comparison against Lighthouse Christian Primary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Lighthouse Christian Primary School, 2,355 compared with 335; 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 Lighthouse Christian Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Lighthouse Christian Primary School's 335; 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 Lighthouse Christian Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Lighthouse Christian Primary School's 335; 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 Lighthouse Christian Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Lighthouse Christian Primary School, 1,507 compared with 335; 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 Lighthouse Christian Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Lighthouse Christian Primary School, 1,440 compared with 335; 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 Lighthouse Christian Primary School, 2,355 compared with 335; 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 Lighthouse Christian Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Lighthouse Christian Primary School's 335; 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 Lighthouse Christian Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Lighthouse Christian Primary School, 1,440 compared with 335; 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 Lighthouse Christian Primary School, 1,396 compared with 335; 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 Lighthouse Christian Primary School's 335; 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 Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
35 St. Marks Road, Southernwood, East London
Postal
Tbu
EMIS number
200201090

Something wrong here? Correct the details

Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lighthouse Christian Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Lighthouse Christian 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 Lighthouse Christian Primary 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 Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Lighthouse Christian Primary School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lighthouse Christian 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 Lighthouse Christian 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 Lighthouse Christian Primary School?
Lighthouse Christian Primary School reported 335 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Lighthouse Christian Primary School?
Yes. As a private school, Lighthouse Christian 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 Lighthouse Christian Primary School a public or private school?
Lighthouse Christian Primary School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Lighthouse Christian Primary School?
It is located at 35 St. Marks Road, Southernwood, East London.
Related

Related schools in East London

A few other schools in the East London area: