School Type: Co-Educational

THE GET AHEAD PROJECT : QUEENSTOWN AND WHITTLESEA

The Get Ahead Project is situated in Queenstown which is in the centre of the northern region of the Eastern Cape, approximately 180 km from East London.

The school premises are in Queendustria – 6 kilometres from the town. 
Queendustria is on the road to Ezibeleni which is the largest township in the area. A satellite school has recently been established in Whittlesea, which is +/- 35 kilometres from Queenstown.

The schools are registered Independent Primary and Middle Schools catering for the disadvantaged community. The school offers a quality education to learners from Grades R – 9.  The schools have 21 fully qualified teaching, administration and maintenance staff who are dedicated, caring and go the extra mile.

Teacher seminars are held to upgrade the teaching methods of township/rural teachers and to introduce them to Outcomes Based Education. The schools have a strong set of education principles which adhere to education programmes and discipline plans.

The schools mission statement is to provide a well balanced, skills-based education which encourages competence and responsibility in facing life’s challenges.

School Phase:

• Primary
• Secondary

Lowest Grade: Grade R
Highest Grade: Grade 12
Boarding: No
Number of Pupils: 1040
Founding Year: 1992
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Lowest Tuition Fees Per Annum (2008): R2961
Highest Tuition Fees Per Annum (2008): R5861
Examinations or Curricula:

• General Education and Training (GETC)

Postal Address: PO Box 2663, Komani
Postal Code: 5322
Telephone: 045 858 8199
Fax: 045 858 8144
Suburb: Queendustria
City/Town: Queenstown
South African Province: Eastern Cape
Country: South Africa