Laerskool Ooskus Gimnasium
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Public primary school
Southernwood Full Service School
Southernwood, East London, Eastern Cape
Southernwood Full Service 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 with a full service school specialisation. In 2025 it had 558 learners and 20 educators, about 27.9 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 |
| Specialisation | Full Service School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 558 |
| Educators (2025) | 20 |
| Learners per educator | 27.9 (province average 28) Fewer learners per educator than 14% of 66 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200812 |
Address and location
| Street address | St. Peters Rd,southernwood,east London,5201 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | East London, 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 Southernwood Full Service School
Is Southernwood Full Service School a public or private school?
Southernwood Full Service School is a public primary school.
Does Southernwood Full Service 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 Southernwood Full Service School?
558 learners and 20 educators (about 27.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 14% of 66 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Southernwood Full Service School?
Its EMIS number is 200200812.
Where is Southernwood Full Service School?
St. Peters Rd,southernwood,east London,5201. It is in Southernwood, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 722 5248.
Schools near Southernwood Full Service School
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97.6% matric 2025Baysville Secondary School
Bayville, East London, Eastern Cape 612 m
Eastridge Primary School
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Michiefield College
Buffalo City, Eastern Cape 725 m
63.2% matric 2025Lighthouse Christian High School
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Dayspring Primary
East London, Eastern Cape 972 m
East London RC Primary School
Southernwood, East London, Eastern Cape 976 m
Lighthouse Christian Primary School
East London, Eastern Cape 1.0 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.