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Merrifield Preparatory School and College
Beacon Bay, East London, Eastern Cape
Merrifield Preparatory School and College is a private combined school in Beacon Bay, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 721 learners and 67 educators, about 10.8 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for private combined schools in Eastern Cape (403 learners). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
School facts
| School type | Private combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 721 |
| Educators (2025) | 67 |
| Learners per educator | 10.8 (province average 16.7) Fewer learners per educator than 67% of 84 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200201040 |
Address and location
| Street address | Cnr of N6 and Bonza Bay Road, Homeleigh, 5212 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 15681, Beacon Bay,5205 |
| Suburb / area | Beacon Bay |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | New Education Department |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about Merrifield Preparatory School and College
Is Merrifield Preparatory School and College a public or private school?
Merrifield Preparatory School and College is a private combined school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at Merrifield Preparatory School and College?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
How many learners are at Merrifield Preparatory School and College?
721 learners and 67 educators (about 10.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 67% of 84 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Merrifield Preparatory School and College?
Its EMIS number is 200201040.
Where is Merrifield Preparatory School and College?
Cnr of N6 and Bonza Bay Road, Homeleigh, 5212. It is in Beacon Bay, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 748 6094.
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Bellafides Private School
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Abbotsford Christian School
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East London Montessori School
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Beaconhurst School
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Saaac East London
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Parkland Special School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.