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Emabaleni Combined School

Public combined school · Berlin, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Emabaleni Combined School is a public combined school in Berlin, East London. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Emabaleni Combined School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Berlin, East London, Emabaleni Combined School is a public combined school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

181
Learners
9
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

District comparison

Buffalo City district

5 other schools in Buffalo City district, for comparison against Emabaleni Combined School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Emabaleni Combined School, 2,355 compared with 181; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emabaleni Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emabaleni Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Emabaleni Combined School's 181; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emabaleni Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Emabaleni Combined School's 181; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emabaleni Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emabaleni Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Emabaleni Combined School, 1,507 compared with 181; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emabaleni Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emabaleni Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Emabaleni Combined School, 1,440 compared with 181; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emabaleni Combined School; 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 Emabaleni Combined School, 2,355 compared with 181; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emabaleni Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emabaleni Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Emabaleni Combined School's 181; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emabaleni Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Emabaleni Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Emabaleni Combined School, 1,440 compared with 181; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Emabaleni Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Emabaleni Combined School, 1,396 compared with 181; is a public primary school, a different phase than Emabaleni Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,372 learners against Emabaleni Combined School's 181; is a public primary school, a different phase than Emabaleni Combined 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Emabaleni Combined School for 2027

Because Emabaleni Combined 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
Emabaleni, Emncotsho, Berlin, 5660
Postal
P O Box 44, Berlin, 5660
Telephone
071 287 1812
EMIS number
200200152

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Emabaleni Combined 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 Emabaleni Combined School directly, on 071 287 1812, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Emabaleni Combined 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Emabaleni Combined School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Emabaleni Combined School to compare with other schools nearby; like other schools nearby, its funding quintile and fee status are published above instead.
How many other schools are there in East London besides Emabaleni Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Emabaleni Combined School?
Emabaleni Combined School reported 181 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Emabaleni Combined School?
No. Emabaleni Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Emabaleni Combined School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Emabaleni Combined School.
Is Emabaleni Combined School a public or private school?
Emabaleni Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Emabaleni Combined School?
You can call 071 287 1812. It is located at Emabaleni, Emncotsho, Berlin, 5660.
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