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Kings College Independent School

Private primary school · Arcadia, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Kings College Independent School is a private primary school based in Arcadia, East London. Around 517 learners are enrolled here.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Kings College Independent School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Arcadia, East London, Kings College Independent School operates as a private primary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

517
Learners
24
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Kings College Independent School 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 Kings College Independent School directly for the current fee schedule.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Buffalo City district with Kings College Independent School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Kings College Independent School, 2,355 compared with 517; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kings College Independent School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Kings College Independent School's 517; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kings College Independent School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Kings College Independent School's 517; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kings College Independent School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Kings College Independent School, 1,507 compared with 517; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kings College Independent School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Kings College Independent School, 1,440 compared with 517; 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 Kings College Independent School, 2,355 compared with 517; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kings College Independent School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Kings College Independent School's 517; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kings College Independent School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Kings College Independent School, 1,440 compared with 517; 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 Kings College Independent School, 1,396 compared with 517; 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 Kings College Independent School's 517; 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 Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
90 Commercial Road, Arcadia, East London, 5201
Postal
P O Box 73, East London, 5200
Telephone
043 722 9296
EMIS number
200201078

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kings College Independent 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 Kings College Independent School directly, on 043 722 9296, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kings College Independent School?
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 Grade 1 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Kings College Independent School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Kings College Independent School to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in East London besides Kings College Independent School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Kings College Independent School?
Kings College Independent School reported 517 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 Kings College Independent School?
Yes. As a private school, Kings College Independent School 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.
Is Kings College Independent School a public or private school?
Kings College Independent School is a private primary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Kings College Independent School?
You can call 043 722 9296. It is located at 90 Commercial Road, Arcadia, East London, 5201.
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