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Cambridge High School

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

Cambridge High School is a public secondary school based in Chiselhurst, East London. Its most recent matric class posted a 96.8% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Cambridge High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Chiselhurst, East London, Cambridge High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,058
Learners
55
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Cambridge High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Cambridge High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 189 matric candidates from Cambridge High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 96.8% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202317717196.6%
202419017994.2%
202518918396.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Cambridge High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics726083.3%
Mathematical Literacy119119100.0%
Physical Sciences443681.8%
Life Sciences987778.6%
Accounting343397.1%
Business Studies594474.6%
Economics272074.1%
Geography686697.1%
History595288.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

5 other schools in Buffalo City district, for comparison against Cambridge High School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Cambridge High School, 2,355 compared with 1,058; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.2% against Cambridge High School's 96.8%.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Cambridge High School's 1,058; is a public combined school, a different phase than Cambridge High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.7% against Cambridge High School's 96.8%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Cambridge High School's 1,058; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.3% against Cambridge High School's 96.8%).
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Cambridge High School, 1,507 compared with 1,058; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.8% against Cambridge High School's 96.8%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Cambridge High School, at 1,440 learners, 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 Cambridge High School, 2,355 compared with 1,058; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.2% against Cambridge High School's 96.8%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Cambridge High School's 1,058; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.3% against Cambridge High School's 96.8%).
  • Kusile Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Cambridge High School, at 1,440 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is a similar size to Cambridge High School, with 1,396 learners against 1,058; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cambridge High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is a similar size to Cambridge High School, with 1,372 learners against 1,058; is a public primary school, a different phase than Cambridge 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 Cambridge High School for 2027

As a public school, Cambridge 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
Garcia Street, Cambridge, East London, 5206
Postal
P O Box 3072, Cambridge, 5206
Telephone
043 726 3202
EMIS number
200200075

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Cambridge 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 Cambridge High School directly, on 043 726 3202, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Cambridge 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 Cambridge High School the best school in East London?
On the numbers that are published, Cambridge High School's matric pass rate of 96.8% 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 Cambridge 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 Cambridge High School?
Cambridge High School reported 1,058 learners and 55 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 19 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 Cambridge High School?
Yes, Cambridge 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 Cambridge High School's matric results like?
Cambridge High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 96.6% since 2023.
Is Cambridge High School a public or private school?
Cambridge High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Cambridge High School?
You can call 043 726 3202. It is located at Garcia Street, Cambridge, East London, 5206.
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