< Back What types of schools do most expats in your city choose for their children? What are some examples of these schools? Is there a lot of competition for spots in local schools? Are pre-schools also widely available (for children approx. 2 to 5 years old)? How are most kids transported to and from school? When does the typical school year start and end? What types of schools do most expats in your city choose for their children? Both private and government. Port Elizabeth is renowned for its excellent government schools, listed below. Port Elizabeth Enquiries: +27 (0)41 396 4500 Email: school@collegiate.co.za Website: http://www.collegiate.co.za ↑ Top What are some examples of these schools? Private Schools Woodbridge College & Prep School Van Staden's Pass Heights approximately 40km from Port Elizabeth and Jeffrey's Bay, Eastern Cape Enquiries: +27(0)41 956 6200 Email: headmaster@woodridge.co.za Website: http://www.woodridge.co.za/ Heodor Herzl School 14th Avenue Walmer Port Elizabeth Enquiries: High School Tel: +27 (0)41 581 4244 Primary School Tel: +27 (0)41 581 4268 Pre-Primary School Tel: +27 (0)41 581 2204 Email: keenk@theodorherzl.co.za Website: http://www.theodorherzl.co.za/ The Priory (Co-ed) Godlonton Ave Miramar Port Elizabeth Enquiries: +27 (0)41 396 4500 Email: info@priory.co.za Website: http://www.priory.co.za/contact Government Schools Grey High School (Boys) College Drive Mill Park Port Elizabeth Enquiries: +27 (0)41 374 3300 Email: info@greyhighschool.com Website: http://greyhighschool.com/ Grey Junior School (Boys) College Road Mill Park Port Elizabeth Enquiries: +27 (0) 41 374 3303 Email: office@greyjunior.co.za Website: http://www.greyjunior.co.za/ Collegiate High School for Girls Kestell Street Parsons Hill Port Elizabeth Enquiries: +27 (0)41 373 7705 Email: collegia@cghs.co.za Website: http://www.collegiatehigh.co.za/ Collegiate Junior School for Girls Kestell Street Parsons Hill TERTIARY EDUCATION Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Website: www.nmmu.ac.za Port Elizabeth College Website: www.pecollege.edu.za ↑ Top Is there a lot of competition for spots in local schools? The above listed schools are very popular and also have boarding facilities which are filled up by the children of local farmers (large farming community in surrounding areas). ↑ Top Are pre-schools also widely available (for children approx. 2 to 5 years old)? There are a number of private pre-schools and main stream schools which also offer a facility from age five upwards. ↑ Top How are most kids transported to and from school? Mostly by parents but there are private buses organized by schools from out-lying areas. ↑ Top When does the typical school year start and end? Mid January to first week in December. ↑ Top IMPORTANT NOTE: Crown Relocations has made every effort to present accurate information. However, regulations, rates and other variables are subject to change and Crown Relocations cannot accept responsibility for the errors that might result. Should you have any questions or need additional information, please contact your local Crown representative.