The Lighthouse School

The Lighthouse School is a private high school in Kwelera, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 26 learners and 3 educators, about 8.7 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for private high schools in Eastern Cape (179 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 high school
Phase (DBE)	Secondary School
Sector	Independent (private)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	No
Learners (2025)	26
Educators (2025)	3
Learners per educator	8.7 (province average 14.4)
Urban or rural	Rural
EMIS number	200200698

Address and location

Street address	Vredulus Farm, Kwelera Village Road, Kwelera, 5259
Postal address	P O Box 162, Kwelera, 5259
Suburb / area	Kwelera
Town	East London
Province	Eastern Cape
Education district	Buffalo City
Municipality	Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality

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Admissions

Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.