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Graeme College Boys High School

Public secondary school · Hlalani Villa, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Graeme College Boys High School, a public secondary school serving Hlalani Villa, Grahamstown. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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Graeme College Boys High School is a public secondary school in Hlalani Villa, Grahamstown. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

673
Learners
42
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Graeme College Boys High School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Graeme College Boys High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2025

In 2025, 69 matric candidates from Graeme College Boys High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 100% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202358531.0%
20256969100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Graeme College Boys High School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics242187.5%
Mathematical Literacy3636100.0%
Physical Sciences121191.7%
Life Sciences332884.8%
Accounting1717100.0%
Business Studies393487.2%
Geography1414100.0%
History2525100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sarah Baartman district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Sarah Baartman district with Graeme College Boys High School.

  • Humansdorp Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Graeme College Boys High School, 1,897 compared with 673; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77% against Graeme College Boys High School's 100%.
  • Jeffreys Bay Comprehensive Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,751 learners against Graeme College Boys High School's 673; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.6% against Graeme College Boys High School's 100%.
  • Kuyasa Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Graeme College Boys High School, 1,653 compared with 673; is a public combined school, a different phase than Graeme College Boys High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 97.5% against Graeme College Boys High School's 100%.
  • Graslaagte Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Graeme College Boys High School, 1,514 compared with 673; is a public primary school, a different phase than Graeme College Boys High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Spandau Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,490 learners against Graeme College Boys High School's 673; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.9% against Graeme College Boys High School's 100%.

Grahamstown

Zooming into Grahamstown, here are 5 other schools to compare against Graeme College Boys High School.

  • Nombulelo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Graeme College Boys High School, at 895 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.8% against Graeme College Boys High School's 100%.
  • T E M Mrwetyana Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Graeme College Boys High School, at 858 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 79.8% against Graeme College Boys High School's 100%.
  • Mary Waters Secondary School is a similar size to Graeme College Boys High School, with 854 learners against 673; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.4% against Graeme College Boys High School's 100%.
  • Ntsika Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Graeme College Boys High School, with 827 learners against 673; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.4% against Graeme College Boys High School's 100%.
  • George Dickerson Primary School is a similar size to Graeme College Boys High School, with 757 learners against 673; is a public primary school, a different phase than Graeme College Boys High School; 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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Graeme College Boys High School for 2027

As a public school, Graeme College Boys High School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Templeton Drive, Grahamstown, 6139
Postal
P O Box 281, Grahamstown, 6140
Telephone
046 622 7221
Website
graemecollege.co.za
Email
c.wille@graemecollege.co.za
EMIS number
200100270

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Graeme College Boys 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 Graeme College Boys High School directly, on 046 622 7221, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Graeme College Boys High School?
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 Graeme College Boys High School the best school in Grahamstown?
On the numbers that are published, Graeme College Boys High School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of NTSIKA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL at 87.4%.
How many other schools are there in Grahamstown besides Graeme College Boys High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Grahamstown, including Nombulelo Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Graeme College Boys High School?
Graeme College Boys High School reported 673 learners and 42 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 Graeme College Boys High School?
Yes, Graeme College Boys 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 Graeme College Boys High School's matric results like?
Graeme College Boys High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. That's up from 1% in 2023.
Is Graeme College Boys High School a public or private school?
Graeme College Boys High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Graeme College Boys High School?
You can call 046 622 7221. It is located at Templeton Drive, Grahamstown, 6139.
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