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Buchule Technical High School

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

Buchule Technical High School is a public secondary school in Mdantsane, East London. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 98.4%.

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.

733
Learners
28
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Technical
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Buchule Technical High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023937984.9%
202411210190.2%
202512612498.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics402870.0%
Physical Sciences161593.8%
English First Additional Language11211199.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

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

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Buchule Technical High School, 2,355 compared with 733; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.2% against Buchule Technical High School's 98.4%.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Buchule Technical High School's 733; is a public combined school, a different phase than Buchule Technical High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.7% against Buchule Technical High School's 98.4%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Buchule Technical High School's 733; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.3% against Buchule Technical High School's 98.4%).
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Buchule Technical High School, 1,507 compared with 733; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.8% against Buchule Technical High School's 98.4%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Buchule Technical High School, 1,440 compared with 733, 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 Buchule Technical High School, 2,355 compared with 733; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.2% against Buchule Technical High School's 98.4%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Buchule Technical High School's 733; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.3% against Buchule Technical High School's 98.4%).
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Buchule Technical High School, 1,440 compared with 733, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Buchule Technical High School, 1,396 compared with 733; is a public primary school, a different phase than Buchule Technical High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,372 learners against Buchule Technical High School's 733; is a public primary school, a different phase than Buchule Technical High 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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Buchule Technical High School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
9853 Mfaxa Street, Mdantsane, Nu 1, Mdantsane, 5219
Postal
P O Box 12334 5252
Telephone
043 761 4712
EMIS number
200200060
Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Buchule Technical 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 Buchule Technical High School directly, on 043 761 4712, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Buchule Technical High 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 Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Buchule Technical High School the best school in East London?
On the numbers that are published, Buchule Technical High School's 98.4% 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 Buchule Technical 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 Buchule Technical High School?
Buchule Technical High School reported 733 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Buchule Technical High School?
No. Buchule Technical High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Buchule Technical High School's matric results like?
Buchule Technical High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.4%, in 2025. That's up from 84.9% in 2023.
Is Buchule Technical High School a public or private school?
Buchule Technical High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Buchule Technical High School?
You can call 043 761 4712. It is located at 9853 Mfaxa Street, Mdantsane, Nu 1, Mdantsane, 5219.
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