Public secondary school · Berlin, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find the key facts about Berlin High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Berlin High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Berlin, East London. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.
Of the 56 learners from Berlin High School who wrote matric in 2025, 80.4% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 57 | 55 | 96.5% |
| 2024 | 65 | 61 | 93.8% |
| 2025 | 56 | 45 | 80.4% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Berlin High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Life Sciences led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 23 | 76.7% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 36 | 33 | 91.7% |
| Physical Sciences | 15 | 12 | 80.0% |
| Life Sciences | 27 | 27 | 100.0% |
| Accounting | 13 | 11 | 84.6% |
| Business Studies | 32 | 29 | 90.6% |
| Geography | 31 | 31 | 100.0% |
| History | 20 | 19 | 95.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Berlin High School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Berlin High School for its exact current amount.
Berlin High School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.