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Woodridge College

Private combined school · Witteklip, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Woodridge College is a private combined school in Witteklip, Gqeberha. It currently teaches around 800 learners.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Woodridge College, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Witteklip, Gqeberha, Woodridge College is a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

800
Learners
57
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Woodridge College 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 Woodridge College directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

5 other schools in Nelson Mandela district, for comparison against Woodridge College.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Woodridge College's 800; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 96.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Woodridge College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Woodridge College's 800; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Woodridge College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Woodridge College's 800; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Woodridge College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Woodridge College's 800; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Woodridge College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Woodridge College's 800; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

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

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Woodridge College's 800; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Woodridge College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Woodridge College's 800; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 85.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Woodridge College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Woodridge College's 800; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 93.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Woodridge College doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Woodridge College's 800; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,601 learners against Woodridge College's 800; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 92.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Woodridge College 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Van Stadens Pass Road, Witteklip, Thornhill, 6375
Postal
Thornhill, Thornhill, 6375
Telephone
041 956 6200
Website
woodridge.co.za
Email
info@woodridge.co.za
EMIS number
200100979

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Woodridge College?
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 Woodridge College directly, on 041 956 6200, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Woodridge College?
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Woodridge College the best school in Gqeberha?
No matric pass rate is on record for Woodridge College to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Gqeberha besides Woodridge College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at Woodridge College?
Woodridge College reported 800 learners and 57 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 14 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 Woodridge College?
Yes. As a private school, Woodridge College 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 Woodridge College's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Woodridge College.
Is Woodridge College a public or private school?
Woodridge College is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Woodridge College?
You can call 041 956 6200. It is located at Van Stadens Pass Road, Witteklip, Thornhill, 6375.
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