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Gwaba Combined School

Public combined school · Kwelerha, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Gwaba Combined School, a public combined school serving Kwelerha, East London. No school fees are charged here; running costs are covered by state funding.

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Gwaba Combined School is a public combined school in Kwelerha, East London. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

206
Learners
8
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Gwaba Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

Here is how Gwaba Combined School compares with 5 other schools listed under Buffalo City district.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Gwaba Combined School's 206; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gwaba Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gwaba Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Gwaba Combined School, 2,087 compared with 206; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gwaba Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gwaba Combined School, 2,067 compared with 206; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gwaba Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gwaba Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against Gwaba Combined School's 206; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gwaba Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gwaba Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Gwaba Combined School's 206; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gwaba Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

Zooming into East London, here are 5 other schools to compare against Gwaba Combined School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Gwaba Combined School's 206; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gwaba Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gwaba Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gwaba Combined School, 2,067 compared with 206; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gwaba Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Gwaba Combined School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Gwaba Combined School's 206; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Gwaba Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against Gwaba Combined School's 206; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gwaba Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Gwaba Combined School, 1,372 compared with 206; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gwaba Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Gwaba Combined School for 2027

As a public school, Gwaba Combined 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
Gwaba Location, Kwelerha, East London, 5200
Postal
P.o.box 308, Kwelerha, East London, 5200
Telephone
071 972 8109
EMIS number
200200227

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gwaba Combined 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 Gwaba Combined School directly, on 071 972 8109, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gwaba Combined 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 the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Gwaba Combined School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Gwaba Combined 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 Gwaba Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Gwaba Combined School?
Gwaba Combined School reported 206 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 26 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 Gwaba Combined School?
No. Gwaba Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Gwaba Combined School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Gwaba Combined School.
Is Gwaba Combined School a public or private school?
Gwaba Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gwaba Combined School?
You can call 071 972 8109. It is located at Gwaba Location, Kwelerha, East London, 5200.
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