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Graab Educational Centre

Private secondary school · King Williams Town, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Graab Educational Centre, a private secondary school serving King Williams Town. The school's roll stands at roughly 376 learners.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Graab Educational Centre, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Graab Educational Centre is a private secondary school in King Williams Town. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

376
Learners
24
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Graab Educational Centre 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.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Buffalo City district with Graab Educational Centre.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Graab Educational Centre's 376; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Graab Educational Centre doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Graab Educational Centre, 2,087 compared with 376; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Graab Educational Centre doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Graab Educational Centre, 2,067 compared with 376; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Graab Educational Centre doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against Graab Educational Centre's 376; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Graab Educational Centre doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Graab Educational Centre's 376; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

King Williams Town

Zooming into King Williams Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Graab Educational Centre.

  • Hector Petersen High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Graab Educational Centre's 376; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Westbank Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,232 learners against Graab Educational Centre's 376; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a 92.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Graab Educational Centre doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Enoch Sontonga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,210 learners against Graab Educational Centre's 376; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.1% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Graab Educational Centre doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Bisho Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Graab Educational Centre, 1,174 compared with 376; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Schornville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Graab Educational Centre, 1,135 compared with 376; is a primary school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
61 Amatola Row King Williams Town
Telephone
043 642 1144
EMIS number
200201083

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Graab Educational Centre?
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 Graab Educational Centre directly, on 043 642 1144, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Graab Educational Centre?
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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Graab Educational Centre the best school in King Williams Town?
No matric pass rate is on record for Graab Educational Centre to compare with other schools nearby; it is privately run and sets its own admissions criteria.
How many other schools are there in King Williams Town besides Graab Educational Centre?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around King Williams Town, including Hector Petersen High School.
How big are the classes at Graab Educational Centre?
Graab Educational Centre reported 376 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Graab Educational Centre?
Yes. As a private school, Graab Educational Centre 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 Graab Educational Centre's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Graab Educational Centre.
Is Graab Educational Centre a public or private school?
Graab Educational Centre is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Graab Educational Centre?
You can call 043 642 1144. It is located at 61 Amatola Row King Williams Town.
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