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The Lighthouse School

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

In Kwelera, East London, The Lighthouse School operates as a private secondary school. It currently teaches around 26 learners.

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

The Lighthouse School is a private secondary school serving families in and around Kwelera, East London. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

26
Learners
3
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, The Lighthouse School 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

A look at 5 other schools sharing Buffalo City district with The Lighthouse School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against The Lighthouse School's 26; 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 The Lighthouse School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than The Lighthouse School, 2,087 compared with 26; 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 The Lighthouse School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than The Lighthouse School, 2,067 compared with 26; 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 The Lighthouse School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against The Lighthouse School's 26; 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 The Lighthouse School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against The Lighthouse School's 26; 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 The Lighthouse School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against The Lighthouse School's 26; 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 The Lighthouse School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than The Lighthouse School, 2,067 compared with 26; 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 The Lighthouse School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against The Lighthouse School's 26; 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 The Lighthouse School's 26; 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 The Lighthouse School, 1,372 compared with 26; 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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Vredulus Farm, Kwelera Village Road, Kwelera, 5259
Postal
P O Box 162, Kwelera, 5259
Telephone
071 883 7641
EMIS number
200200698

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at The Lighthouse 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 The Lighthouse School directly, on 071 883 7641, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to The Lighthouse 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 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is The Lighthouse School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for The Lighthouse 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 The Lighthouse School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at The Lighthouse School?
The Lighthouse School reported 26 learners and 3 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 9 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 The Lighthouse School?
Yes. As a private school, The Lighthouse 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.
What are The Lighthouse School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for The Lighthouse School.
Is The Lighthouse School a public or private school?
The Lighthouse School is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact The Lighthouse School?
You can call 071 883 7641. It is located at Vredulus Farm, Kwelera Village Road, Kwelera, 5259.
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