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Southernwood Full Service School

Public primary school, full service school specialisation · Southernwood, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

In Southernwood, East London, Southernwood Full Service School operates as a public primary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 558 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Southernwood Full Service School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Southernwood Full Service School is a public primary school serving families in and around Southernwood, East London. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

558
Learners
20
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Full Service School
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Southernwood Full Service School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Southernwood Full Service School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Buffalo City district with Southernwood Full Service School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Southernwood Full Service School's 558; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Southernwood Full Service School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Southernwood Full Service School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Southernwood Full Service School, 2,087 compared with 558; is a public combined school, a different phase than Southernwood Full Service School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Southernwood Full Service School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Southernwood Full Service School, 2,067 compared with 558; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Southernwood Full Service School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Southernwood Full Service School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against Southernwood Full Service School's 558; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Southernwood Full Service School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Southernwood Full Service School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Southernwood Full Service School's 558; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Southernwood Full Service School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

Zooming into East London, here are 5 other schools to compare against Southernwood Full Service School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Southernwood Full Service School's 558; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Southernwood Full Service School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Southernwood Full Service School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Southernwood Full Service School, 2,067 compared with 558; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Southernwood Full Service School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Southernwood Full Service School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Southernwood Full Service School's 558; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Southernwood Full Service School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against Southernwood Full Service School's 558, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Southernwood Full Service School, 1,372 compared with 558, 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 Grade 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Southernwood Full Service School for 2027

As a public school, Southernwood Full Service 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
St. Peters Rd, Southernwood, East London, 5201
Postal
East London, 5201
Telephone
043 722 5248
EMIS number
200200812

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Southernwood Full Service 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 Southernwood Full Service School directly, on 043 722 5248, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Southernwood Full Service 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 Southernwood Full Service School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Southernwood Full Service 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 East London besides Southernwood Full Service School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Southernwood Full Service School?
Southernwood Full Service School reported 558 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Southernwood Full Service School?
Yes, Southernwood Full Service 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 Southernwood Full Service School a public or private school?
Southernwood Full Service School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Southernwood Full Service School?
You can call 043 722 5248. It is located at St. Peters Rd, Southernwood, East London, 5201.
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