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Albany Street Secondary School

Public secondary school · Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

In 99, Albany Street Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school's roll stands at roughly 299 learners.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Albany Street Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Albany Street Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around 99. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.

299
Learners
11
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Albany Street Secondary School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Albany Street Secondary School for its exact current amount.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Buffalo City district with Albany Street Secondary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Albany Street Secondary School's 299; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Albany Street Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Albany Street Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 299; is a public combined school, a different phase than Albany Street Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Albany Street Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Albany Street Secondary School, 2,067 compared with 299; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Albany Street Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against Albany Street Secondary School's 299; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Albany Street Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Albany Street Secondary School's 299, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Albany Street Secondary School for 2027

Because Albany Street Secondary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
College Street, East London Cbd, East London, 5200
Postal
Null
Telephone
043 722 2247
EMIS number
200201118

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Albany Street Secondary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Albany Street Secondary School directly, on 043 722 2247, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Albany Street Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Albany Street Secondary School the best school in Buffalo City?
No matric pass rate is on record for Albany Street Secondary School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in Buffalo City besides Albany Street Secondary School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Buffalo City.
How big are the classes at Albany Street Secondary School?
Albany Street Secondary School reported 299 learners and 11 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Albany Street Secondary School?
Yes, Albany Street Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Albany Street Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Albany Street Secondary School.
Is Albany Street Secondary School a public or private school?
Albany Street Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Albany Street Secondary School?
You can call 043 722 2247. It is located at College Street, East London Cbd, East London, 5200.