Alice Christ the King Primary School
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Private high school
City of Light Private School
Alice, Eastern Cape
City of Light Private School is a private high school in Alice, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 18 learners and 7 educators, about 2.6 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for private high schools in Eastern Cape (179 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, 82.1% of its 28 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
Matric (NSC) results
82.1% of the school's 28 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 28 | 23 | 82.1% | 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 | Private high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 18 |
| Educators (2025) | 7 |
| Learners per educator | 2.6 (province average 14.4) Fewer learners per educator than 93% of 55 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200201081 |
Address and location
| Street address | 103 Wienand Street Alice |
|---|---|
| Postal address | 103 Wiennad Street Alice 5700 |
| Town | Alice |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Amathole West |
| Former department | New Education Department |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about City of Light Private School
Is City of Light Private School a public or private school?
City of Light Private School is a private high school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at City of Light Private School?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
What is City of Light Private School's matric pass rate?
82.1% of its 28 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 66.7%, 2024 0.0%.
How many learners are at City of Light Private School?
18 learners and 7 educators (about 2.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 93% of 55 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of City of Light Private School?
Its EMIS number is 200201081.
Where is City of Light Private School?
103 Wienand Street Alice. It is in Alice, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole West education district. Phone 040 653 0080.
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