Alphendale Senior Secondary School
East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City
About Alphendale Senior Secondary School
Located in East London within Eastern Cape, Alphendale Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Buffalo City education district. In 2025, the school reported 995 learners and 39 educators, resulting in a ratio of 26:1. As a Quintile 3 school, it receives a moderate per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Alphendale Senior Secondary 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
Alphendale Senior 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
Alphendale Senior Secondary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Alphendale Senior Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 995 learners with a teaching staff of 39 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, 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
Alphendale Senior Secondary School is situated in East London (Buffalo Flats Ext 2-7), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Buffalo City education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Buffalo City, under the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 37 Alphen Road, Buffalo Flats, East London, 5209. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 10093, Pefferville, East London, 5209.
Curriculum & Academics
Alphendale Senior Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a technical curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Alphendale Senior Secondary School was historically administered under the House Of Representatives(hor) education department. The House of Representatives administered education for coloured learners during the Apartheid era. 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 Alphendale Senior 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
Address
37 Alphen Road, Buffalo Flats, East London, 5209
East London, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 10093, Pefferville, East London, 5209
Phone
+27 43 733 2626Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200200009
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.