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Redwood College Gonubie

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

Welcome to Redwood College Gonubie, a private combined school serving Gonubie, East London. It currently teaches around 137 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Redwood College Gonubie, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Redwood College Gonubie is a private combined school in Gonubie, East London. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

137
Learners
8
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Redwood College Gonubie 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 Redwood College Gonubie.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Redwood College Gonubie's 137; 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 Redwood College Gonubie doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Redwood College Gonubie, 2,087 compared with 137; 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 Redwood College Gonubie doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Redwood College Gonubie, 2,067 compared with 137; 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 Redwood College Gonubie doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against Redwood College Gonubie's 137; 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 Redwood College Gonubie doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Redwood College Gonubie's 137; 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 Redwood College Gonubie.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Redwood College Gonubie's 137; 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 Redwood College Gonubie doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Redwood College Gonubie, 2,067 compared with 137; 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 Redwood College Gonubie doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Redwood College Gonubie's 137; 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 Redwood College Gonubie's 137; 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 Redwood College Gonubie, 1,372 compared with 137; 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
4 Watsonia Crescent, Gonubie, Gonubie, 5257
Postal
P O Box 840, King Wm's Town,
Telephone
043 740 4811
EMIS number
200201017

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Redwood College Gonubie?
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 Redwood College Gonubie directly, on 043 740 4811, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Redwood College Gonubie?
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Redwood College Gonubie the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Redwood College Gonubie 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 Redwood College Gonubie?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Redwood College Gonubie?
Redwood College Gonubie reported 137 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 17 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 Redwood College Gonubie?
Yes. As a private school, Redwood College Gonubie 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 Redwood College Gonubie's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Redwood College Gonubie.
Is Redwood College Gonubie a public or private school?
Redwood College Gonubie is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Redwood College Gonubie?
You can call 043 740 4811. It is located at 4 Watsonia Crescent, Gonubie, Gonubie, 5257.
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