Alexandria High School
Alexandria, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman
About Alexandria High School
Situated in an urban part of Alexandria, Eastern Cape, Alexandria High School functions as a public combined school within the Sarah Baartman education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 608 learners with a teaching staff of 21, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 29:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Alexandria High School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, Alexandria High School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Alexandria High 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, Alexandria High School reported a total enrollment of 608 learners with a teaching staff of 21 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 29:1, 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
Alexandria High School is situated in Alexandria, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Sarah Baartman education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Cacadu District Municipality, under the Ndlambe Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: Cnr Krog & Voortrekker Street, Cbd, Alexandria, 6185. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 43, Alexandria, 6185.
Curriculum & Academics
Alexandria High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Alexandria High School was historically administered under the Cape Education Department(ced) education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Alexandria High 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
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Cnr Krog & Voortrekker Street, Cbd, Alexandria, 6185
Alexandria, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 43, Alexandria, 6185
Phone
+27 46 653 0126Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100024
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.