Public combined school · Beaconbay, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Beaconhurst School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Beaconbay, East London, Beaconhurst School operates as a public combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.
Beaconhurst School entered 45 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 56 | 56 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 53 | 51 | 96.2% |
| 2025 | 45 | 45 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Beaconhurst School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 22 | 21 | 95.5% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 31 | 31 | 100.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 13 | 12 | 92.3% |
| Life Sciences | 16 | 16 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 13 | 11 | 84.6% |
| Business Studies | 31 | 30 | 96.8% |
| Geography | 22 | 22 | 100.0% |
| History | 24 | 23 | 95.8% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Beaconhurst School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Beaconhurst School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.
As a public school, Beaconhurst School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.