Private primary school

Kings College Independent School

Arcadia, East London, Eastern Cape

Kings College Independent School is a private primary school in Arcadia, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a primary school. In 2025 it had 517 learners and 24 educators, about 21.5 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for private primary schools in Eastern Cape (217 learners). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.

School facts

School typePrivate primary school
Phase (DBE)Primary School
SectorIndependent (private)
School feesFee-paying
Section 21No
Learners (2025)517
Educators (2025)24
Learners per educator21.5 (province average 19.1)
Urban or ruralUrban
EMIS number200201078
Exam centre number4182091

Address and location

Street address90 Commercial Road,arcadia,east London,5201
Postal addressP O Box 73, East London, 5200
Suburb / areaArcadia
TownEast London
ProvinceEastern Cape
Education districtBuffalo City
MunicipalityBuffalo City Metropolitan Municipality

Admissions

Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.

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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.