Ariston Christian School
East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City
About Ariston Christian School
Located in East London within Eastern Cape, Ariston Christian School is a independent combined school offering education to the surrounding community. The school is administered under the Buffalo City education district. In 2025, the school reported 144 learners and 11 educators, resulting in a ratio of 13:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Ariston Christian 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
Ariston Christian 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, Ariston Christian School reported a total enrollment of 144 learners with a teaching staff of 11 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 13:1, 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
Ariston Christian School is situated in East London, 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: 12 St Mathews Road, Belgravia, East London, 5201. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 000, East London.
Curriculum & Academics
Ariston Christian School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic 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 Ariston Christian 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
12 St Mathews Road, Belgravia, East London, 5201
East London, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 000, East London
Phone
+27 43 722 1767Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200200364
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.