The Lighthouse School
East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City
About The Lighthouse School
Located in East London within Eastern Cape, The Lighthouse School is a independent secondary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Buffalo City education district. In 2025, the school reported 26 learners and 3 educators, resulting in a ratio of 9:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
The Lighthouse 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
The Lighthouse 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, The Lighthouse School reported a total enrollment of 26 learners with a teaching staff of 3 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 9:1, 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
The Lighthouse School is situated in East London (Kwelera), 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 rural.
The school's physical address is: Vredulus Farm, Kwelera Village Road, Kwelera, 5259. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 162, Kwelera, 5259.
Curriculum & Academics
The Lighthouse School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary 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 The Lighthouse 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
Vredulus Farm, Kwelera Village Road, Kwelera, 5259
East London, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 162, Kwelera, 5259
Phone
+27 71 883 7641Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200200698
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.