Woodridge College has a limited number of bursaries available each year for exceptional candidates who intend to enter Grade 8. The bursaries can be awarded for academic, sports, and cultural excellence, and are structured as a discount on school fees.
At a glance
- Sponsor/host: Woodridge College
- Study level: Grade 8 entry (2027 intake)
- Bursary types: Academic, Sports, Cultural
- What it covers: A discount on fees (means-tested bursary options are available)
- Opening date: 14 January 2026
- Closing date: 5 February 2026
About Woodridge College
Woodridge College is a private, co-educational school located in the Eastern Cape, situated between Gqeberha and Jeffreys Bay. The school notes a strong focus on holistic education with academic, sporting, cultural and outdoor education opportunities.
Who can apply
- Prospective pupils who intend to enter Grade 8 (2027 intake).
- Applicants who demonstrate academic, sporting, or all-round/cultural excellence.
- Families who wish to be considered for a means-tested bursary (where applicable, per the school’s bursary process).
Key dates (as published by the school)
- Applications open: Wednesday, 14 January 2026
- Applications close: Thursday, 5 February 2026 (no late applications accepted)
- Shortlist communication: By Tuesday, 10 February 2026
- Bursary assessment exam: Monday, 16 February 2026 at 14:00
- Sports assessment (if applicable): Monday, 16 February 2026 (15:30 – 17:00)
- Interviews (top candidates): Friday, 27 February 2026
- Unsuccessful notification (post exam/assessment): 16 March 2026
Note: The school states dates are tentative and subject to change.
Closing date
Applications close on Thursday, 5 February 2026. The school states that no late applications will be accepted.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Using the general admissions application instead of the bursary application process.
- Submitting late, or trying to submit via email or hard copy (the school states these will not be accepted).
- Waiting until the last day and missing the deadline due to connectivity or upload issues.
- Applying without carefully reading the instructions on the bursary application page.
How to apply
- Go to the Woodridge bursary applications page.
- Select the appropriate application option: Academic bursary application and/or Sports bursary application.
- Complete the online form and submit all information required by the school.
- Submit before the closing date (no late submissions are accepted).