Beaconhurst School
East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City
About Beaconhurst School
With EMIS number 200200035, Beaconhurst School is a public combined school located in East London, Eastern Cape, operating within the Buffalo City district. The 2025 academic year saw 814 enrolled learners instructed by 45 educators, resulting in a ratio of 18:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Beaconhurst School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Beaconhurst 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
Beaconhurst 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, Beaconhurst School reported a total enrollment of 814 learners with a teaching staff of 45 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
Beaconhurst School is situated in East London (Beaconbay), 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: Hillcrest Drive, Beacon Bay, 5205. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 2083, Beacon Bay, 5205.
Curriculum & Academics
Beaconhurst School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Beaconhurst 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 Beaconhurst 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
Hillcrest Drive, Beacon Bay, 5205
East London, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 2083, Beacon Bay, 5205
Phone
+27 43 748 2427Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200200035
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.