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Southbourne Primary School

Public primary school · Southbourne, Queenstown, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

Southbourne Primary School is a public primary school based in Southbourne, Queenstown. The school's roll stands at roughly 694 learners.

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In Southbourne, Queenstown, Southbourne Primary School operates as a public primary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

694
Learners
30
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Southbourne Primary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Southbourne Primary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

Here is how Southbourne Primary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Chris Hani West district.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School teaches considerably more learners than Southbourne Primary School, 1,607 compared with 694; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Southbourne Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Southbourne Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School teaches considerably more learners than Southbourne Primary School, 1,410 compared with 694; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Southbourne Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Southbourne Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Southbourne Primary School, 1,349 compared with 694, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Southbourne Primary School, 1,348 compared with 694, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,267 learners against Southbourne Primary School's 694; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Southbourne Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Southbourne Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Queenstown

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

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School teaches considerably more learners than Southbourne Primary School, 1,607 compared with 694; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Southbourne Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.5% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Southbourne Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nkwanca Public High School teaches considerably more learners than Southbourne Primary School, 1,410 compared with 694; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Southbourne Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 68.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Southbourne Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Louis Rex Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Southbourne Primary School, 1,349 compared with 694, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,267 learners against Southbourne Primary School's 694; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Southbourne Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 90.9% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Southbourne Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • John Noah High School teaches considerably more learners than Southbourne Primary School, 1,203 compared with 694; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Southbourne Primary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Southbourne Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Southbourne Primary School for 2027

As a public school, Southbourne Primary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
52 Wodehouse Street, Queenstown, 5319
Postal
P O Box 529, Queenstown, 5320
Telephone
045 499 0996
Website
southbourne.co.za
Email
admin@southbourne.co.za
EMIS number
200600967

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Southbourne Primary 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 Southbourne Primary School directly, on 045 499 0996, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Southbourne 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 Southbourne Primary School the best school in Queenstown?
No matric pass rate is on record for Southbourne Primary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Queenstown besides Southbourne Primary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Queenstown, including Luvuyo Lerumo High School.
How big are the classes at Southbourne Primary School?
Southbourne Primary School reported 694 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 23 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 Southbourne Primary School?
Yes, Southbourne Primary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
Is Southbourne Primary School a public or private school?
Southbourne Primary School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Southbourne Primary School?
You can call 045 499 0996. It is located at 52 Wodehouse Street, Queenstown, 5319.
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