Davidson Preparatory School
Alice, Eastern Cape · Amathole West
About Davidson Preparatory School
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Davidson Preparatory School is classified as a Q4 school, which means it serves communities with lower poverty levels and may charge school fees.
Fee Status
Davidson Preparatory 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
Davidson Preparatory School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Davidson Preparatory School reported a total enrollment of 445 learners with a teaching staff of 22 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 20:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Davidson Preparatory School is situated in Alice, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Amathole West education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Amathole District Municipality, under the Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 22 Chris Hani Road, Alice, 5700. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 849 5700.
Curriculum & Academics
Davidson Preparatory School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Davidson Preparatory School was historically administered under the Ciskei education department. Ciskei was one of the former homelands with its own education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by not specified.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Davidson Preparatory 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
22 Chris Hani Road, Alice, 5700
Alice, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 849 5700
Phone
+27 40 653 1763Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200200112
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.