Lighthouse Christian Primary School
East London, Eastern Cape 259 m
Private primary school
Gemrock Primary School
East London, Eastern Cape
Gemrock Primary School is a private primary school in 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 73 learners and 7 educators, about 10.4 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for private primary schools in Eastern Cape (217 learners). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
School facts
| School type | Private primary school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Primary School |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 73 |
| Educators (2025) | 7 |
| Learners per educator | 10.4 (province average 19.1) Fewer learners per educator than 76% of 172 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 200201088 |
Address and location
| Street address | 36 King Street, Southernwood, East London |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Tbu |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about Gemrock Primary School
Is Gemrock Primary School a public or private school?
Gemrock Primary School is a private primary school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at Gemrock Primary School?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
How many learners are at Gemrock Primary School?
73 learners and 7 educators (about 10.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 76% of 172 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Gemrock Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 200201088.
Where is Gemrock Primary School?
36 King Street, Southernwood, East London. It is in East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district.
Schools near Gemrock Primary School
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Belgravia Art Centre
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East London RC Primary School
Southernwood, East London, Eastern Cape 417 m
Eastridge Primary School
Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape 441 m
Dayspring Primary
East London, Eastern Cape 463 m
Michiefield Primary
East London, Eastern Cape 508 m
Lighthouse Christian High School
Buffalo City, Eastern Cape 536 m
Arcadia Special School
East London, Eastern Cape 544 m
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.