Althorpe College
East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City
About Althorpe College
In the urban area of East London, Eastern Cape, Althorpe College operates as a independent combined school within the Buffalo City education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 553 learners with a teaching staff of 30, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 18:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Althorpe College 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
Althorpe College 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, Althorpe College reported a total enrollment of 553 learners with a teaching staff of 30 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 18:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Althorpe College is situated in East London (Amalinda), 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: 16 Etheridge Road, Amalinda, East London, 5247. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 3352, Cambridge, 5247.
Curriculum & Academics
Althorpe College is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Althorpe College was historically administered under the New Education Department 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 private and the school buildings are owned by private.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Althorpe College 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
16 Etheridge Road, Amalinda, East London, 5247
East London, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 3352, Cambridge, 5247
Phone
+27 43 743 0866Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200201004
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.