St Joseph's College
Eastern Cape · Buffalo City
About St Joseph's College
Situated in an urban part of Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape, St Joseph's College functions as a independent secondary school within the Buffalo City education district. Enrollment for 2025 reached 246 learners with a teaching staff of 9, translating to a learner-educator ratio of 27:1.
Governance & Funding
Fee Status
St Joseph's 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
St Joseph's 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, St Joseph's College reported a total enrollment of 246 learners with a teaching staff of 9 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 27:1, 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
St Joseph's College is situated in , 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: R102, Beacon Bay, East London, 5200. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
St Joseph's College is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
St Joseph's College was historically administered under the Ecdoe 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 independent and the school buildings are owned by independent.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at St Joseph's 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
R102, Beacon Bay, East London, 5200
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Location Map
Coordinates not available
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200201099
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.