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Althorpe College

Private combined school · Amalinda, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Althorpe College is a private combined school based in Amalinda, East London. Its last matric group achieved a 72.3% pass rate.

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
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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023403690.0%
2024524892.3%
2025473472.3%

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.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics191473.7%
Mathematical Literacy333297.0%
Physical Sciences15960.0%
Life Sciences292793.1%
Accounting14750.0%
Business Studies10880.0%
Economics9777.8%
Geography2323100.0%
History201890.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

Here is how Althorpe College compares with 5 other schools listed under Buffalo City district.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Althorpe College, 2,355 compared with 553; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.2% against Althorpe College's 72.3%.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Althorpe College's 553; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 76.7% against Althorpe College's 72.3%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Althorpe College's 553; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Althorpe College's 72.3%.
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Althorpe College, 1,507 compared with 553; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.8% against Althorpe College's 72.3%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Althorpe College, 1,440 compared with 553; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

And within East London itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Althorpe College, 2,355 compared with 553; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.2% against Althorpe College's 72.3%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Althorpe College's 553; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Althorpe College's 72.3%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Althorpe College, 1,440 compared with 553; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Althorpe College, 1,396 compared with 553; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,372 learners against Althorpe College's 553; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
16 Etheridge Road, Amalinda, East London, 5247
Postal
P O Box 3352, Cambridge, 5247
Telephone
043 743 0866
EMIS number
200201004
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Althorpe College?
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 Althorpe College directly, on 043 743 0866, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Althorpe College?
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.
Is Althorpe College the best school in East London?
On the numbers that are published, Althorpe College's matric pass rate of 72.3% is lower than ULWAZI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in East London besides Althorpe College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Althorpe College?
Althorpe College reported 553 learners and 30 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 Althorpe College?
Yes. As a private school, Althorpe College sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Althorpe College's matric results like?
Althorpe College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 72.3%, in 2025. That's down from 90% in 2023.
Is Althorpe College a public or private school?
Althorpe College is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Althorpe College?
You can call 043 743 0866. It is located at 16 Etheridge Road, Amalinda, East London, 5247.
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