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Gonubie Secondary School

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

Gonubie Secondary School is a public secondary school in Gonubie, East London. It currently teaches around 495 learners.

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Gonubie Secondary School

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

Located in Gonubie, East London, Gonubie Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

495
Learners
23
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Gonubie 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 Gonubie Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

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

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Gonubie Secondary School, 2,355 compared with 495; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gonubie Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Gonubie Secondary School's 495; is a public combined school, a different phase than Gonubie Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gonubie Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Gonubie Secondary School's 495; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gonubie Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Gonubie Secondary School, 1,507 compared with 495; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gonubie Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Gonubie Secondary School, 1,440 compared with 495, 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 Gonubie Secondary School, 2,355 compared with 495; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gonubie Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Gonubie Secondary School's 495; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gonubie Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Gonubie Secondary School, 1,440 compared with 495, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gonubie Secondary School, 1,396 compared with 495; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gonubie Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,372 learners against Gonubie Secondary School's 495; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gonubie 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 Gonubie Secondary School for 2027

Because Gonubie 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
Gullsway Rd, Gonubie, 5257
Postal
P.o. Box 509, Gonubie, 5256
Telephone
043 740 5228
EMIS number
200201018

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gonubie 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 Gonubie Secondary School directly, on 043 740 5228, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gonubie 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 Gonubie Secondary School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gonubie Secondary 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 Gonubie 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 Gonubie Secondary School?
Gonubie Secondary School reported 495 learners and 23 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 Gonubie Secondary School?
Yes, Gonubie 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 Gonubie Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Gonubie Secondary School.
Is Gonubie Secondary School a public or private school?
Gonubie Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gonubie Secondary School?
You can call 043 740 5228. It is located at Gullsway Rd, Gonubie, 5257.
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