Templeton High School
Bedford, Eastern Cape · Amathole West
About Templeton High School
Serving the Bedford community in Eastern Cape, Templeton High School operates as a public combined school. The school is administered under the Amathole West education district. In 2025, the school reported 619 learners and 24 educators, resulting in a ratio of 26:1. As a Quintile 4 school, it receives a lower per-learner government funding allocation. As a Section 21 school, it manages its own budget through the School Governing Body.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Templeton High School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Templeton High 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
Templeton High School 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, Templeton High School reported a total enrollment of 619 learners with a teaching staff of 24 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, 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
Templeton High School is situated in Bedford, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Amathole West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Amathole District Municipality, under the Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: New Castle Street, Bedford, 5780. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 53, Bedford, 5780.
Curriculum & Academics
Templeton High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Templeton High School 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 Templeton High 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
Address
New Castle Street, Bedford, 5780
Bedford, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 53, Bedford, 5780
Phone
+27 46 685 0151Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200100771
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.