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Centre Of Excellence

Private combined school · Selborne, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Centre Of Excellence, a private combined school serving Selborne, East London. Its last matric group achieved a 84.3% pass rate.

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Centre Of Excellence is a private combined school in Selborne, East London. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

1,226
Learners
44
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Centre Of Excellence sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 172 learners from Centre Of Excellence who wrote matric in 2025, 84.3% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316615392.2%
202416814787.5%
202517214584.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Centre Of Excellence reported results in 9 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics634876.2%
Mathematical Literacy10510095.2%
Physical Sciences483675.0%
Life Sciences746689.2%
Accounting261765.4%
Business Studies877080.5%
Geography403587.5%
History887686.4%
English First Additional Language8383100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Buffalo City district

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Centre Of Excellence's 1,226; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.2% against Centre Of Excellence's 84.3%.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Centre Of Excellence, 2,087 compared with 1,226; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.7% against Centre Of Excellence's 84.3%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Centre Of Excellence, 2,067 compared with 1,226; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Centre Of Excellence's 84.3%.
  • Qaqamba Public School sits in roughly the same size range as Centre Of Excellence, at 1,507 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.8% against Centre Of Excellence's 84.3%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is a similar size to Centre Of Excellence, with 1,440 learners against 1,226; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Centre Of Excellence's 1,226; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.2% against Centre Of Excellence's 84.3%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Centre Of Excellence, 2,067 compared with 1,226; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Centre Of Excellence's 84.3%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is a similar size to Centre Of Excellence, with 1,440 learners against 1,226; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Centre Of Excellence, at 1,396 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Centre Of Excellence, at 1,372 learners; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
32 Lukin Road, Selborne, East London, 5241
Postal
P O Box 13666, Vincent Park, 5217
Telephone
043 722 4004
Website
centreofexcellenceschool.co.za
Email
centreofexcellence200201069@outlook.com
EMIS number
200201069

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Centre Of Excellence?
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 Centre Of Excellence directly, on 043 722 4004, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Centre Of Excellence?
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Centre Of Excellence the best school in East London?
On the numbers that are published, Centre Of Excellence's matric pass rate of 84.3% 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 Centre Of Excellence?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Centre Of Excellence?
Centre Of Excellence reported 1,226 learners and 44 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 28 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 Centre Of Excellence?
Yes. As a private school, Centre Of Excellence sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Centre Of Excellence's matric results like?
Centre Of Excellence's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.3%, in 2025. That's down from 92.2% in 2023.
Is Centre Of Excellence a public or private school?
Centre Of Excellence is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Centre Of Excellence?
You can call 043 722 4004. It is located at 32 Lukin Road, Selborne, East London, 5241.
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