Kings College Independent School

East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City

Independent Primary School

About Kings College Independent School

Situated in East London, Eastern Cape, Kings College Independent School is a independent primary school overseen by the Buffalo City education district. The school recorded 517 learners and 24 educators for the 2025 academic year, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1.

Governance & Funding

Fee Status

Kings College Independent 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

Kings College Independent 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, Kings College Independent School reported a total enrollment of 517 learners with a teaching staff of 24 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 22:1, 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

Kings College Independent School is situated in East London (Arcadia), 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: 90 Commercial Road, Arcadia, East London, 5201. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 73, East London, 5200.

Curriculum & Academics

Kings College Independent School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary 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 Kings College Independent 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

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Address

90 Commercial Road, Arcadia, East London, 5201

East London, Eastern Cape

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Postal

P.o. Box 73, East London, 5200

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Enrollment (2025)

Learners 517
Educators 24

Learner:Educator Ratio

22:1 learners per educator

Below national average — favourable

Quick Info

SectorIndependent
PhasePrimary School
TypeOrdinary School
Settingurban
Statusopen
DistrictBuffalo City

EMIS Number

200201078

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.