Merrifield Preparatory School And College
East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City
About Merrifield Preparatory School And College
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Merrifield Preparatory School And College is classified as a N/A school, which means it falls within the national school funding quintile system.
Fee Status
Merrifield Preparatory School And College 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
Merrifield Preparatory School And College 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, Merrifield Preparatory School And College reported a total enrollment of 721 learners with a teaching staff of 67 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 11:1, 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
Merrifield Preparatory School And College is situated in East London (Beacon Bay), 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: Cnr Of N6 And Bonza Bay Road, Homeleigh, 5212. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 15681, Beacon Bay, 5205.
Curriculum & Academics
Merrifield Preparatory School And College is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the combined school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Merrifield Preparatory School And College was historically administered under the New Education Department 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 private and the school buildings are owned by private.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Merrifield Preparatory School And College 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
Cnr Of N6 And Bonza Bay Road, Homeleigh, 5212
East London, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 15681, Beacon Bay, 5205
Phone
+27 43 748 6094Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200201040
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.