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Public high school
Alphendale Senior Secondary School
Buffalo Flats Ext 2-7, East London, Eastern Cape
Alphendale Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Buffalo Flats Ext 2-7, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a technical specialisation. In 2025 it had 995 learners and 39 educators, about 25.5 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 67.3% of its 107 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
67.3% of the school's 107 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 132 | 78 | 59.1% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 162 | 100 | 61.7% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 107 | 72 | 67.3% | 84.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Technical |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 995 |
| Educators (2025) | 39 |
| Learners per educator | 25.5 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 86% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200009 |
| Exam centre number | 4321002 |
Address and location
| Street address | 37 Alphen Road,buffalo Flats,east London,5209 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 10093, Pefferville, East London, 5209 |
| Suburb / area | Buffalo Flats Ext 2-7 |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
Admissions
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Questions about Alphendale Senior Secondary School
Is Alphendale Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Alphendale Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Alphendale Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Alphendale Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
67.3% of its 107 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 59.1%, 2024 61.7%.
How many learners are at Alphendale Senior Secondary School?
995 learners and 39 educators (about 25.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 86% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Alphendale Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200009. Its exam centre number is 4321002.
Where is Alphendale Senior Secondary School?
37 Alphen Road,buffalo Flats,east London,5209. It is in Buffalo Flats Ext 2-7, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 733 2626.
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Greenpoint Secondary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.