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College Street Primary School
East London, Eastern Cape
College Street Primary School is a public special needs school in East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a special needs education specialisation. In 2025 it had 216 learners and 34 educators, about 6.4 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public special needs schools in Eastern Cape (236 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 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.
School facts
| School type | Public special needs school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Special Needs School |
| Specialisation | Special Needs Education |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 216 |
| Educators (2025) | 34 |
| Learners per educator | 6.4 (province average 9.4) |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200998 |
Address and location
| Street address | 8 College Street,central,east London,5200 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 497, East London, 5200 |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Eastern Cape open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about College Street Primary School
Is College Street Primary School a public or private school?
College Street Primary School is a public special needs school.
Does College Street Primary 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 5 school.
How many learners are at College Street Primary School?
216 learners and 34 educators (about 6.4 learners per educator) in 2025.
What is the EMIS number of College Street Primary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200998.
Where is College Street Primary School?
8 College Street,central,east London,5200. It is in East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 722 2247.
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