Albany Street Secondary School
Eastern Cape · Buffalo City
About Albany Street Secondary School
Based in Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape, Albany Street Secondary School is a public secondary school located in an not specified setting under the Buffalo City education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 299 learners with a teaching staff of 11, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 27:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Albany Street Secondary School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Albany Street Secondary 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
Albany Street Secondary 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, Albany Street Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 299 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Albany Street Secondary School is situated in , within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Buffalo City education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the relevant district municipality. The area is classified as not specified.
The school's physical address is: College Street, East London Cbd, East London, 5200. For postal correspondence, use: Null.
Curriculum & Academics
Albany Street Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Albany Street Secondary 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
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200201118
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.