Lighthouse Christian Primary School
East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City
About Lighthouse Christian Primary School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Lighthouse Christian Primary School is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
Lighthouse Christian Primary 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
Lighthouse Christian Primary 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, Lighthouse Christian Primary School reported a total enrollment of 335 learners with a teaching staff of 15 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1, 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
Lighthouse Christian Primary School is situated in East London, 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 not specified.
The school's physical address is: 35 St. Marks Road, Southernwood, East London. For postal correspondence, use: Tbu.
Curriculum & Academics
Lighthouse Christian Primary 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 independent and the school buildings are owned by independent.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Lighthouse Christian Primary 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
35 St. Marks Road, Southernwood, East London
East London, Eastern Cape
Postal
Tbu
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200201090
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.