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Beaconhurst School

Public combined school · Beaconbay, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Beaconhurst School is a public combined school based in Beaconbay, East London. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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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.

814
Learners
45
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Beaconhurst School entered 45 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20235656100.0%
2024535196.2%
20254545100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Beaconhurst School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics222195.5%
Mathematical Literacy3131100.0%
Physical Sciences131292.3%
Life Sciences1616100.0%
Accounting131184.6%
Business Studies313096.8%
Geography2222100.0%
History242395.8%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

Here is how Beaconhurst School compares with 5 other schools listed under Buffalo City district.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Beaconhurst School, 2,355 compared with 814; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Beaconhurst School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.2% against Beaconhurst School's 100%.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Beaconhurst School's 814; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.7% against Beaconhurst School's 100%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Beaconhurst School's 814; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Beaconhurst School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.3% against Beaconhurst School's 100%).
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Beaconhurst School, 1,507 compared with 814; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Beaconhurst School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.8% against Beaconhurst School's 100%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Beaconhurst School, 1,440 compared with 814; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Beaconhurst School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

And within East London itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Beaconhurst School, 2,355 compared with 814; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Beaconhurst School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.2% against Beaconhurst School's 100%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Beaconhurst School's 814; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Beaconhurst School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.3% against Beaconhurst School's 100%).
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Beaconhurst School, 1,440 compared with 814; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Beaconhurst School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Beaconhurst School, 1,396 compared with 814; is a public primary school, a different phase than Beaconhurst School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,372 learners against Beaconhurst School's 814; is a public primary school, a different phase than Beaconhurst School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Beaconhurst School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Hillcrest Drive, Beacon Bay, 5205
Postal
P O Box 2083, Beacon Bay, 5205
Telephone
043 748 2427
Website
beaconhurst.co.za
Email
admin@beaconhurst.co.za
EMIS number
200200035

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Beaconhurst School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Beaconhurst School directly, on 043 748 2427, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Beaconhurst School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Beaconhurst School the best school in East London?
On the numbers that are published, Beaconhurst School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ULWAZI SECONDARY SCHOOL at 98.3%.
How many other schools are there in East London besides Beaconhurst School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Beaconhurst School?
Beaconhurst School reported 814 learners and 45 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Beaconhurst School?
Yes, Beaconhurst School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Beaconhurst School's matric results like?
Beaconhurst School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Beaconhurst School a public or private school?
Beaconhurst School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Beaconhurst School?
You can call 043 748 2427. It is located at Hillcrest Drive, Beacon Bay, 5205.
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