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Breidbach Secondary School

Public secondary school · Breidbach, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Breidbach Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Breidbach, King Williams Town. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 79.2%.

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Breidbach Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Breidbach Secondary School is a public secondary school in Breidbach, King Williams Town. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

943
Learners
33
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Breidbach Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Breidbach Secondary School entered 96 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 79.2% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231318665.6%
202414410673.6%
2025967679.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Breidbach Secondary School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics352777.1%
Mathematical Literacy1098981.7%
Physical Sciences181688.9%
Life Sciences735068.5%
Accounting342367.6%
Business Studies714563.4%
Geography1108678.2%
History12610784.9%
English First Additional Language1818100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Buffalo City district with Breidbach Secondary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Breidbach Secondary School's 943; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.2% against Breidbach Secondary School's 79.2%.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Breidbach Secondary School, 2,087 compared with 943; is a public combined school, a different phase than Breidbach Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.7% against Breidbach Secondary School's 79.2%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Breidbach Secondary School, 2,067 compared with 943; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Breidbach Secondary School's 79.2%.
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against Breidbach Secondary School's 943; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.8% against Breidbach Secondary School's 79.2%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Breidbach Secondary School's 943, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

King Williams Town

Zooming into King Williams Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Breidbach Secondary School.

  • Hector Petersen High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Breidbach Secondary School's 943, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Westbank Primary School is a similar size to Breidbach Secondary School, with 1,232 learners against 943; is a public primary school, a different phase than Breidbach Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.3% against Breidbach Secondary School's 79.2%.
  • Enoch Sontonga Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Breidbach Secondary School, at 1,210 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Breidbach Secondary School's 79.2%.
  • Bisho Full Service School sits in roughly the same size range as Breidbach Secondary School, at 1,174 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Breidbach Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Schornville Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Breidbach Secondary School, at 1,135 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Breidbach Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Breidbach Secondary School for 2027

Because Breidbach Secondary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Protea Drive, Breidbach, King Willams Town, 5600
Postal
Po Box 228, King William'stown, 5601
Telephone
043 644 1306
EMIS number
200200058
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Breidbach Secondary 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 Breidbach Secondary School directly, on 043 644 1306, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Breidbach Secondary 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 Breidbach Secondary School the best school in King Williams Town?
On the numbers that are published, Breidbach Secondary School's matric pass rate of 79.2% is lower than WESTBANK PRIMARY SCHOOL's 92.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in King Williams Town besides Breidbach Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around King Williams Town, including Hector Petersen High School.
How big are the classes at Breidbach Secondary School?
Breidbach Secondary School reported 943 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Breidbach Secondary School?
No. Breidbach Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Breidbach Secondary School's matric results like?
Breidbach Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 79.2%, in 2025. That's up from 65.6% in 2023.
Is Breidbach Secondary School a public or private school?
Breidbach Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Breidbach Secondary School?
You can call 043 644 1306. It is located at Protea Drive, Breidbach, King Willams Town, 5600.
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