Lighthouse Christian Primary School
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Public primary school
East London RC Primary School
Southernwood, East London, Eastern Cape
East London RC Primary School is a public primary school in Southernwood, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 516 learners and 27 educators, about 19.1 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public primary schools in Eastern Cape (244 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget.
School facts
| School type | Public primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 516 |
| Educators (2025) | 27 |
| Learners per educator | 19.1 (province average 28) Fewer learners per educator than 62% of 66 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200140 |
Address and location
| Street address | 36 St Marks Road, Southernwood, East London, 5201 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Southernwood, 5201 |
| Suburb / area | Southernwood |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Eastern Cape open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about East London RC Primary School
Is East London RC Primary School a public or private school?
East London RC Primary School is a public primary school.
Does East London RC Primary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.
How many learners are at East London RC Primary School?
516 learners and 27 educators (about 19.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 62% of 66 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of East London RC Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200140.
Where is East London RC Primary School?
36 St Marks Road, Southernwood, East London, 5201. It is in Southernwood, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 722 4300.
Schools near East London RC Primary School
Lighthouse Christian High School
Buffalo City, Eastern Cape 168 m
Eastridge Primary School
Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape 408 m
Gemrock Primary School
East London, Eastern Cape 417 m
Harmony Education Primary School
Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape 438 m
Selborne College
Selborne, East London, Eastern Cape 465 m
98.7% matric 2025Clarendon High School for Girls
Southernwood, East London, Eastern Cape 706 m
100.0% matric 2025Ariston Christian School
East London, Eastern Cape 709 m
Dayspring Primary
East London, Eastern Cape 723 m
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.