Althorpe College
Amalinda, BUFFALO CITY, Eastern Cape
About This School
Althorpe College is an independent combined school in Amalinda, within the BUFFALO CITY education district of the Eastern Cape. It is a medium-sized school with 553 enrolled learners.
What You Should Know
Independent school
Privately-run with its own fee structure, curriculum flexibility, and admission policies. Registered with the Department of Education.
Combined school
Classified as a combined school in EMIS, covering both primary and secondary phases.
Learner-Educator Ratio Context
Learner-educator ratio relative to schools in the same quintile and phase. This includes all staff classified as educators (teachers, HODs, principals) — actual class sizes may differ.
(Combined schools in Eastern Cape)
NSC Matric Results NSC
Source: DBE NSC School Performance Report 2025. Methodology
Nearby Schools
Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Distance to Major Centres
Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)
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School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Class size comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. 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.