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St Joseph's Primary School

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

St Joseph's Primary School is a private primary school in East London. It currently teaches around 200 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of St Joseph's Primary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in East London, St Joseph's Primary School is a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

200
Learners
18
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

St Joseph's 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 St Joseph's Primary School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Buffalo City district with St Joseph's Primary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than St Joseph's Primary School, 2,355 compared with 200; 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 St Joseph's 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 St Joseph's Primary School's 200; 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 St Joseph's 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 St Joseph's Primary School's 200; 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 St Joseph's Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than St Joseph's Primary School, 1,507 compared with 200; 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 St Joseph's Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than St Joseph's Primary School, 1,440 compared with 200; 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 St Joseph's Primary School, 2,355 compared with 200; 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 St Joseph's 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 St Joseph's Primary School's 200; 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 St Joseph's Primary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than St Joseph's Primary School, 1,440 compared with 200; 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 St Joseph's Primary School, 1,396 compared with 200; 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 St Joseph's Primary School's 200; 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
Farm 1537, Beacon Bay, East London, 5205
EMIS number
200201098

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at St Joseph's Primary School?
No phone number or email is on record for St Joseph's 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 St Joseph's 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 St Joseph's Primary School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for St Joseph's 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 St Joseph's 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 St Joseph's Primary School?
St Joseph's Primary School reported 200 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 11 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 St Joseph's Primary School?
Yes. As a private school, St Joseph's 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 St Joseph's Primary School a public or private school?
St Joseph's Primary School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact St Joseph's Primary School?
It is located at Farm 1537, Beacon Bay, East London, 5205.
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