Woodridge College
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela
About Woodridge College
Based in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, Woodridge College is a independent combined school located in an urban setting under the Nelson Mandela education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 800 learners with a teaching staff of 57, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 14:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Woodridge College 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
Woodridge College 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, Woodridge College reported a total enrollment of 800 learners with a teaching staff of 57 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 14:1, 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
Woodridge College is situated in Gqeberha (Witteklip), 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: Van Stadens Pass Road, Witteklip, Thornhill, 6375. For postal correspondence, use: Thornhill, 6375.
Curriculum & Academics
Woodridge College is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined 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 Woodridge College 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
Van Stadens Pass Road, Witteklip, Thornhill, 6375
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Postal
Thornhill, 6375
Phone
+27 41 956 6200Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100979
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.