Buffalo Metro Inner City High School
East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City
About Buffalo Metro Inner City High School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Buffalo Metro Inner City High School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Buffalo Metro Inner City High School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Buffalo Metro Inner City High School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Buffalo Metro Inner City High School reported a total enrollment of 641 learners with a teaching staff of 25 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 26:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Buffalo Metro Inner City High School is situated in East London (Chiselhurst), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Buffalo City education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Buffalo City, under the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 11 Muir Street, Arcadia, East London, 5201. For postal correspondence, use: Not available.
Curriculum & Academics
Buffalo Metro Inner City High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Buffalo Metro Inner City High School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
11 Muir Street, Arcadia, East London, 5201
East London, Eastern Cape
Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200200637
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.