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Yellowwoods Preparatory School

Private primary school · Adelaide, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

In Adelaide, Yellowwoods Preparatory School operates as a private primary school. It currently teaches around 76 learners.

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

Yellowwoods Preparatory School is a private primary school serving families in and around Adelaide. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

76
Learners
8
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Yellowwoods Preparatory 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

Amathole West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Amathole West district with Yellowwoods Preparatory School.

  • Kubusie Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Yellowwoods Preparatory School, 1,224 compared with 76; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Yellowwoods Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Fundani High School teaches considerably more learners than Yellowwoods Preparatory School, 1,170 compared with 76; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 87.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Yellowwoods Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School teaches considerably more learners than Yellowwoods Preparatory School, 1,020 compared with 76; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 86.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Yellowwoods Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Yellowwoods Preparatory School, 1,001 compared with 76; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 67.6% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Yellowwoods Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Sinethemba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 933 learners against Yellowwoods Preparatory School's 76; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 74.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Yellowwoods Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.

Adelaide

Zooming into Adelaide, here are 5 other schools to compare against Yellowwoods Preparatory School.

  • Lingelethu Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Yellowwoods Preparatory School, 827 compared with 76; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sipho Camagu High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 733 learners against Yellowwoods Preparatory School's 76; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 97.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Yellowwoods Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Adelaide Gymnasium Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Yellowwoods Preparatory School, 627 compared with 76; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a 72.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Yellowwoods Preparatory School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Adelaide Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 552 learners against Yellowwoods Preparatory School's 76; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Adelaide Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 349 learners against Yellowwoods Preparatory School's 76; 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 1 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Between Fort Beaufort And Adelaide
Postal
Po Box 136, Adelaide, 5760
Telephone
046 684 0708
EMIS number
200101062

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Yellowwoods Preparatory 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 Yellowwoods Preparatory School directly, on 046 684 0708, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Yellowwoods Preparatory 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 Yellowwoods Preparatory School the best school in Adelaide?
No matric pass rate is on record for Yellowwoods Preparatory School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in Adelaide besides Yellowwoods Preparatory School?
Schoolhive lists at least 7 other schools in and around Adelaide, including Lingelethu Full Service School.
How big are the classes at Yellowwoods Preparatory School?
Yellowwoods Preparatory School reported 76 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 10 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 Yellowwoods Preparatory School?
Yes. As a private school, Yellowwoods Preparatory 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 Yellowwoods Preparatory School a public or private school?
Yellowwoods Preparatory School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Yellowwoods Preparatory School?
You can call 046 684 0708. It is located at Between Fort Beaufort And Adelaide.
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