Clarendon High School For Girls
East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City
About Clarendon High School For Girls
With EMIS number 200200088, Clarendon High School For Girls is a public secondary school located in East London, Eastern Cape, operating within the Buffalo City district. The 2025 academic year saw 688 enrolled learners instructed by 51 educators, resulting in a ratio of 13:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Clarendon High School For Girls is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Clarendon High School For Girls 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
Clarendon High School For Girls 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, Clarendon High School For Girls reported a total enrollment of 688 learners with a teaching staff of 51 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
Clarendon High School For Girls is situated in East London (Southernwood), 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: 1 A/A Union Avenue, Selborne, East London, 5201. For postal correspondence, use: Postnet 104, Private Bag X9063, East London, 5200.
Curriculum & Academics
Clarendon High School For Girls is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Clarendon High School For Girls 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 Clarendon High School For Girls 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
1 A/A Union Avenue, Selborne, East London, 5201
East London, Eastern Cape
Postal
Postnet 104, Private Bag X9063, East London, 5200
Phone
+27 87 943 7764Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200200088
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.