Goldwater Preparatory School
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela
About Goldwater Preparatory School
As a independent primary school, Goldwater Preparatory School provides education to learners in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. It falls within the jurisdiction of the Nelson Mandela education district. For the 2025 academic year, 129 learners were enrolled, taught by 13 educators at a ratio of 10:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Goldwater Preparatory School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Goldwater Preparatory School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Goldwater Preparatory School reported a total enrollment of 129 learners with a teaching staff of 13 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 10:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Goldwater Preparatory School is situated in Gqeberha (Lorraine), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Nelson Mandela education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Nelson Mandela Bay, under the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Centenary Road, Lorraine, Gqeberha, 6070. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 000, Port Elizabeth.
Curriculum & Academics
Goldwater Preparatory School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by private and the school buildings are owned by private.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Goldwater Preparatory School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Centenary Road, Lorraine, Gqeberha, 6070
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 000, Port Elizabeth
Phone
+27 41 368 1118Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100108
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.