Centre Of Excellence
East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City
About Centre Of Excellence
Situated in East London, Eastern Cape, Centre Of Excellence is a independent combined school overseen by the Buffalo City education district. The school recorded 1226 learners and 44 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
Centre Of Excellence 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
Centre Of Excellence 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, Centre Of Excellence reported a total enrollment of 1,226 learners with a teaching staff of 44 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 28:1, 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
Centre Of Excellence is situated in East London (Selborne), 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: 32 Lukin Road, Selborne, East London, 5241. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 13666, Vincent Park, 5217.
Curriculum & Academics
Centre Of Excellence is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Centre Of Excellence 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 Centre Of Excellence 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
32 Lukin Road, Selborne, East London, 5241
East London, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 13666, Vincent Park, 5217
Phone
+27 43 722 4004Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200201069
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.