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East London Secondary School

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

East London Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Braelyn, East London. Its last matric group achieved a 90.6% pass rate.

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

In Braelyn, East London, East London Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

557
Learners
21
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

East London Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 East London Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

East London Secondary School entered 85 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 90.6% pass rate. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231036967.0%
2024847892.9%
2025857790.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, East London Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics322475.0%
Mathematical Literacy524790.4%
Physical Sciences252288.0%
Life Sciences544583.3%
Business Studies3737100.0%
Geography5050100.0%
History565496.4%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

Here is how East London Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Buffalo City district.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than East London Secondary School, 2,355 compared with 557; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.2% against East London Secondary School's 90.6%.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against East London Secondary School's 557; is a public combined school, a different phase than East London Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.7% against East London Secondary School's 90.6%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against East London Secondary School's 557; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against East London Secondary School's 90.6%.
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than East London Secondary School, 1,507 compared with 557; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.8% against East London Secondary School's 90.6%).
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than East London Secondary School, 1,440 compared with 557, 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 East London Secondary School, 2,355 compared with 557; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.2% against East London Secondary School's 90.6%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against East London Secondary School's 557; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against East London Secondary School's 90.6%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than East London Secondary School, 1,440 compared with 557, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than East London Secondary School, 1,396 compared with 557; is a public primary school, a different phase than East London Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,372 learners against East London Secondary School's 557; is a public primary school, a different phase than East London Secondary 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 East London Secondary School for 2027

Because East London 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
70 Maple Leaf Avenue, Braelyn Heights, East London, 5209
Postal
P O Box 7138, East London, 5200
Telephone
043 722 8583
EMIS number
200200139

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at East London 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 East London Secondary School directly, on 043 722 8583, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to East London Secondary 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 East London Secondary School the best school in East London?
On the numbers that are published, East London Secondary School's matric pass rate of 90.6% 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 East London Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at East London Secondary School?
East London Secondary School reported 557 learners and 21 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 East London Secondary School?
Yes, East London Secondary 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 East London Secondary School's matric results like?
East London Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 90.6%, in 2025. That's up from 67% in 2023.
Is East London Secondary School a public or private school?
East London Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact East London Secondary School?
You can call 043 722 8583. It is located at 70 Maple Leaf Avenue, Braelyn Heights, East London, 5209.
Related

Related schools in East London

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