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Vanani Farm School

Public primary school · Bo66 Thornvleirdmeisieshal, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Vanani Farm School is a public primary school based in Bo66 Thornvleirdmeisieshal, East London. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Vanani Farm School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Bo66 Thornvleirdmeisieshal, East London, Vanani Farm School operates as a public primary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

398
Learners
15
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Vanani Farm School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

5 other schools in Buffalo City district, for comparison against Vanani Farm School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Vanani Farm School, 2,355 compared with 398; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vanani Farm School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vanani Farm School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Vanani Farm School's 398; is a public combined school, a different phase than Vanani Farm School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vanani Farm School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Vanani Farm School's 398; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vanani Farm School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vanani Farm School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Vanani Farm School, 1,507 compared with 398; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vanani Farm School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vanani Farm School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Vanani Farm School, 1,440 compared with 398; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vanani Farm School; 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 Vanani Farm School, 2,355 compared with 398; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vanani Farm School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vanani Farm School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Vanani Farm School's 398; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vanani Farm School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Vanani Farm School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Vanani Farm School, 1,440 compared with 398; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Vanani Farm School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vanani Farm School, 1,396 compared with 398, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,372 learners against Vanani Farm School's 398, 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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Vanani Farm School for 2027

Vanani Farm School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
B78, Bonnock Burn F, Gonubie, 5257
Postal
P O Box 1710, East London, 5200
Telephone
083 860 6988
EMIS number
200200882

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vanani Farm 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 Vanani Farm School directly, on 083 860 6988, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vanani Farm 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 Vanani Farm School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Vanani Farm 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 Vanani Farm School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Vanani Farm School?
Vanani Farm School reported 398 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Vanani Farm School?
No. Vanani Farm School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
Is Vanani Farm School a public or private school?
Vanani Farm School is a public primary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vanani Farm School?
You can call 083 860 6988. It is located at B78, Bonnock Burn F, Gonubie, 5257.
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