East London Science College
East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City
About East London Science College
East London Science College provides secondary school education as a independent school in East London, Eastern Cape. The school is administered under the Buffalo City education district. In 2025, the school reported 466 learners and 20 educators, resulting in a ratio of 23:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
East London Science 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
East London Science 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, East London Science College reported a total enrollment of 466 learners with a teaching staff of 20 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 23:1, 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
East London Science College is situated in East London (Eastlondon), 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: 50, Albany Street, East London, 5200. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 7547, Esat London.
Curriculum & Academics
East London Science College is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
East London Science 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 East London Science 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
50, Albany Street, East London, 5200
East London, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 7547, Esat London
Phone
+27 43 743 5020Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200201035
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.