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Berlin High School

Public secondary school · Berlin, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

In Berlin, East London, Berlin High School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 80.4% pass rate.

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.

417
Learners
17
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023575596.5%
2024656193.8%
2025564580.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Berlin High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. Life Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics302376.7%
Mathematical Literacy363391.7%
Physical Sciences151280.0%
Life Sciences2727100.0%
Accounting131184.6%
Business Studies322990.6%
Geography3131100.0%
History201995.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Buffalo City district with Berlin High School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Berlin High School's 417; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.2% against Berlin High School's 80.4%.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Berlin High School, 2,087 compared with 417; is a public combined school, a different phase than Berlin High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.7% against Berlin High School's 80.4%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Berlin High School, 2,067 compared with 417; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Berlin High School's 80.4%.
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against Berlin High School's 417; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.8% against Berlin High School's 80.4%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Berlin High School's 417, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

Zooming into East London, here are 5 other schools to compare against Berlin High School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Berlin High School's 417; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.2% against Berlin High School's 80.4%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Berlin High School, 2,067 compared with 417; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Berlin High School's 80.4%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Berlin High School's 417, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against Berlin High School's 417; is a public primary school, a different phase than Berlin High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Berlin High School, 1,372 compared with 417; is a public primary school, a different phase than Berlin High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Berlin High School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Berlin Primary School, Immigrant Road, Berlin, 5660
Telephone
073 422 8655
EMIS number
200100320
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Berlin High 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 Berlin High School directly, on 073 422 8655, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Berlin High School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Berlin High School the best school in East London?
On the numbers that are published, Berlin High School's matric pass rate of 80.4% is lower than ULWAZI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in East London besides Berlin High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Berlin High School?
Berlin High School reported 417 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Berlin High School?
Yes, Berlin High 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 Berlin High School's matric results like?
Berlin High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 80.4%, in 2025. That's down from 96.5% in 2023.
Is Berlin High School a public or private school?
Berlin High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Berlin High School?
You can call 073 422 8655. It is located at Berlin Primary School, Immigrant Road, Berlin, 5660.
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