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George Randell High School

Public secondary school, maritime school specialisation · Sunnyridge Ext 3, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

George Randell High School is a public secondary school based in Sunnyridge Ext 3, East London. It currently teaches around 519 learners.

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

In Sunnyridge Ext 3, East London, George Randell High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

519
Learners
24
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Maritime School
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

George Randell 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 George Randell High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

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

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than George Randell High School, 2,355 compared with 519; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point George Randell High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against George Randell High School's 519; is a public combined school, a different phase than George Randell High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point George Randell High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against George Randell High School's 519; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point George Randell High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than George Randell High School, 1,507 compared with 519; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point George Randell High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than George Randell High School, 1,440 compared with 519, 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 George Randell High School, 2,355 compared with 519; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point George Randell High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against George Randell High School's 519; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point George Randell High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than George Randell High School, 1,440 compared with 519, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than George Randell High School, 1,396 compared with 519; is a public primary school, a different phase than George Randell High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,372 learners against George Randell High School's 519; is a public primary school, a different phase than George Randell 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 George Randell High School for 2027

Because George Randell High 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
Clovelly Road, Sunnyridge, East London, 5201
Postal
P.o. Box 5009, Greenfields, East London, 5208
Telephone
043 736 6525
EMIS number
200200203

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at George Randell 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 George Randell High School directly, on 043 736 6525, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to George Randell 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 George Randell High School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for George Randell High 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 George Randell 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 George Randell High School?
George Randell High School reported 519 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 22 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 George Randell High School?
Yes, George Randell 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 George Randell High School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for George Randell High School.
Is George Randell High School a public or private school?
George Randell High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact George Randell High School?
You can call 043 736 6525. It is located at Clovelly Road, Sunnyridge, East London, 5201.
Related

Related schools in East London

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