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Abbotsford Christian School

PrimaryIndependent EMIS: 200201058

Abbotsford, Buffalo City, Eastern Cape

362
Learners
14:1
Learners per educator
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Abbotsford Christian School?

Abbotsford Christian School is an independent primary school in Abbotsford, within the Buffalo City education district of the Eastern Cape. EMIS records it as a small-to-medium school with 362 enrolled learners and 26 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 14:1. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

Independent school

Privately-run with its own fee structure, curriculum flexibility, and admission policies. Registered with the Department of Education.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Abbotsford Christian School?

How many learners there are per educator, compared to schools in the same quintile and phase. The educator count includes teachers, heads of department, and principals — so real class sizes are usually larger than this number suggests.

Fewer learners per educator than 63% of similar schools

(Independent Primary schools in Eastern Cape)

Contact

Nord Avenue,Abbotsford,East London,5241
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

East London5.8 km
King William's Town49.8 km
Port Alfred118.6 km
Makhanda134.5 km
Queenstown153.7 km
Mthatha173.1 km

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What other schools are near Abbotsford Christian School?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Floradale Farm School
PrimaryPublicQ2
1,247 learners 33 educators 38:1

Fewer learners per educator than 5% of similar schools

Nompumolelo · 1.1km away
Sakhikamva High School
SecondaryPublicQ3
1,040 learners 25 educators 42:1

Fewer learners per educator than 10% of similar schools

Beaconbay · 1.5km away
Merrifield Preparatory School and College
CombinedIndependent
721 learners 67 educators 11:1

Fewer learners per educator than 67% of similar schools

Beacon Bay · 1.6km away
Beaconhurst School
CombinedPublicQ5
814 learners 45 educators 18:1

Fewer learners per educator than 50% of similar schools

Beaconbay · 1.8km away
Harvest Christian School East London
PrimaryIndependent
51 learners 3 educators 17:1

Fewer learners per educator than 50% of similar schools

Buffalo City · 1.9km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other primary schools in Eastern Cape (independent).

Peer group defined as same quintile + phase + province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Abbotsford Christian School.

Harvest Christian School East London
PrimaryIndependent
51 learners 3 educators 17:1

Fewer learners per educator than 50% of similar schools

Buffalo City
Seven Star Primary School
PrimaryIndependent
57 learners 6 educators 10:1

Fewer learners per educator than 81% of similar schools

East London
Playways Primary School
PrimaryIndependent
102 learners 6 educators 17:1

Fewer learners per educator than 50% of similar schools

Berea

Frequently Asked Questions

School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.