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Greenpoint Secondary School

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

Greenpoint Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Eastlondon, East London. Around 1,126 learners are enrolled here.

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

In Eastlondon, East London, Greenpoint Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

1,126
Learners
38
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Greenpoint 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 Greenpoint Secondary 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 Greenpoint Secondary School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Greenpoint Secondary School, 2,355 compared with 1,126; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Greenpoint 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 Greenpoint Secondary School's 1,126; is a public combined school, a different phase than Greenpoint Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Greenpoint 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 Greenpoint Secondary School's 1,126; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Greenpoint Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School is a similar size to Greenpoint Secondary School, with 1,507 learners against 1,126; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Greenpoint Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Greenpoint Secondary School, at 1,440 learners, 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 Greenpoint Secondary School, 2,355 compared with 1,126; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Greenpoint 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 Greenpoint Secondary School's 1,126; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Greenpoint Secondary School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Greenpoint Secondary School, at 1,440 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is a similar size to Greenpoint Secondary School, with 1,396 learners against 1,126; is a public primary school, a different phase than Greenpoint Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is a similar size to Greenpoint Secondary School, with 1,372 learners against 1,126; is a public primary school, a different phase than Greenpoint 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 Greenpoint Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Greenpoint Secondary 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
Greenpoint Road, Buffalo Flats, East London, 5201
Postal
P O Box 10068, Pefferville, 5220
Telephone
043 733 8007
EMIS number
200200220

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Greenpoint 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 Greenpoint Secondary School directly, on 043 733 8007, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Greenpoint 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 Greenpoint Secondary School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Greenpoint 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 Greenpoint 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 Greenpoint Secondary School?
Greenpoint Secondary School reported 1,126 learners and 38 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Greenpoint Secondary School?
Yes, Greenpoint 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 Greenpoint Secondary School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Greenpoint Secondary School.
Is Greenpoint Secondary School a public or private school?
Greenpoint Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Greenpoint Secondary School?
You can call 043 733 8007. It is located at Greenpoint Road, Buffalo Flats, East London, 5201.
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