Public secondary school, technical specialisation · Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Buchule Technical High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Mdantsane, East London, Buchule Technical High School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.
Buchule Technical High School entered 126 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98.4% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 93 | 79 | 84.9% |
| 2024 | 112 | 101 | 90.2% |
| 2025 | 126 | 124 | 98.4% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Buchule Technical High School offered results across 3 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 99.1%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 40 | 28 | 70.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 16 | 15 | 93.8% |
| English First Additional Language | 112 | 111 | 99.1% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Buchule Technical High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
As a public school, Buchule Technical High 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.