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St Joseph's College
Buffalo City, Eastern Cape
St Joseph's College is a private high school in Buffalo City, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 246 learners and 9 educators, about 27.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for private high schools in Eastern Cape (179 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 high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 246 |
| Educators (2025) | 9 |
| Learners per educator | 27.3 (province average 14.4) Fewer learners per educator than 7% of 55 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200201099 |
Address and location
| Street address | R102, Beacon Bay, East London, 5200 |
|---|---|
| Town | Buffalo City |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | Ecdoe |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about St Joseph's College
Is St Joseph's College a public or private school?
St Joseph's College is a private high school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at St Joseph's 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 St Joseph's College?
246 learners and 9 educators (about 27.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 7% of 55 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of St Joseph's College?
Its EMIS number is 200201099.
Where is St Joseph's College?
R102, Beacon Bay, East London, 5200. It is in Buffalo City, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.