On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Althorpe College, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Amalinda, East London, Althorpe College operates as a private combined school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.
553
Learners
30
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Matric results
Three year NSC pass rate
Althorpe College entered 47 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 72.3% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.
Year
Candidates wrote
Achieved NSC
Pass rate
2023
40
36
90.0%
2024
52
48
92.3%
2025
47
34
72.3%
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Subjects and results
Subject pass rates
That year, Althorpe College offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.
Subject
Wrote
Achieved
Pass rate
Mathematics
19
14
73.7%
Mathematical Literacy
33
32
97.0%
Physical Sciences
15
9
60.0%
Life Sciences
29
27
93.1%
Accounting
14
7
50.0%
Business Studies
10
8
80.0%
Economics
9
7
77.8%
Geography
23
23
100.0%
History
20
18
90.0%
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Fees and funding
Fee-charging school
Althorpe College is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Althorpe College directly for the current fee schedule.
Admissions
How to apply
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
