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High School Cillié

Public secondary school · Sydenham, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

High School Cillié is a public secondary school based in Sydenham, Gqeberha. Its most recent matric class posted a 94.9% pass rate.

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

In Sydenham, Gqeberha, High School Cillié operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

898
Learners
35
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

High School Cillié 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 High School Cillié specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

High School Cillié entered 175 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 94.9% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315313386.9%
202414213293.0%
202517516694.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, High School Cillié offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics9666.7%
Mathematical Literacy13511988.1%
Physical Sciences8450.0%
Life Sciences171588.2%
Accounting10990.0%
Business Studies451840.0%
History907381.1%
English First Additional Language142142100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Nelson Mandela district with High School Cillié.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against High School Cillié's 898; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.6% against High School Cillié's 94.9%).
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against High School Cillié's 898; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against High School Cillié's 94.9%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against High School Cillié's 898; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against High School Cillié's 94.9%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against High School Cillié's 898; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.1% against High School Cillié's 94.9%).
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against High School Cillié's 898; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Cillié; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Gqeberha

And within Gqeberha itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against High School Cillié's 898; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against High School Cillié's 94.9%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against High School Cillié's 898; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against High School Cillié's 94.9%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against High School Cillié's 898; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.1% against High School Cillié's 94.9%).
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against High School Cillié's 898; is a public primary school, a different phase than High School Cillié; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Douglas Mbopa Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,601 learners against High School Cillié's 898; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.1% against High School Cillié's 94.9%.
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 High School Cillié for 2027

Because High School Cillié 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
Kariega Rd, Sydenham, Gqeberha, 6001
Postal
P.o. Box 2307, North End, Port Elizabeth, 6056,
Telephone
041 451 4837
Website
hscillie.co.za
Email
info@hscillie.co.za
EMIS number
200100313

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at High School Cillié?
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 High School Cillié directly, on 041 451 4837, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to High School Cillié?
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 High School Cillié the best school in Gqeberha?
On the numbers that are published, High School Cillié's 94.9% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of kwaMAGXAKI SECONDARY SCHOOL at 93.1%.
How many other schools are there in Gqeberha besides High School Cillié?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Gqeberha, including Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School.
How big are the classes at High School Cillié?
High School Cillié reported 898 learners and 35 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 High School Cillié?
Yes, High School Cillié 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 High School Cillié's matric results like?
High School Cillié's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 94.9%, in 2025. That's up from 86.9% in 2023.
Is High School Cillié a public or private school?
High School Cillié is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact High School Cillié?
You can call 041 451 4837. It is located at Kariega Rd, Sydenham, Gqeberha, 6001.
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