Southernwood Full Service School
East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City
About Southernwood Full Service School
Registered under EMIS 200200812, Southernwood Full Service School serves as a public primary school in East London, Eastern Cape. The 2025 academic year saw 558 enrolled learners instructed by 20 educators, resulting in a ratio of 28:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Southernwood Full Service School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Southernwood Full Service 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
Southernwood Full Service School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Southernwood Full Service School reported a total enrollment of 558 learners with a teaching staff of 20 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Southernwood Full Service School is situated in East London (Southernwood), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Buffalo City education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Buffalo City, under the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: St. Peters Rd, Southernwood, East London, 5201. For postal correspondence, use: East London, 5201.
Curriculum & Academics
Southernwood Full Service School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a full service school curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Southernwood Full Service School was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Southernwood Full Service 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
St. Peters Rd, Southernwood, East London, 5201
East London, Eastern Cape
Postal
East London, 5201
Phone
+27 43 722 5248Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200200812
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.