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King Edward High School

Public secondary school · Matatiele, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo West district (Unknown circuit)

King Edward High School is a public secondary school based in Matatiele. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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

In Matatiele, King Edward High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

803
Learners
45
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

King Edward High School entered 51 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20234949100.0%
20244747100.0%
20255151100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, King Edward High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematics, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics2727100.0%
Mathematical Literacy2020100.0%
Physical Sciences1717100.0%
Life Sciences3535100.0%
Accounting1212100.0%
Business Studies99100.0%
Geography2323100.0%
History3232100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo West district

Here is how King Edward High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Alfred Nzo West district.

  • Osborn Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,767 learners against King Edward High School's 803; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.9% against King Edward High School's 100%.
  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against King Edward High School's 803; is a public combined school, a different phase than King Edward High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mnceba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than King Edward High School, 1,671 compared with 803; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.1% against King Edward High School's 100%.
  • Zinyosini Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than King Edward High School, 1,658 compared with 803; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96.1% against King Edward High School's 100%.
  • Jojo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than King Edward High School, 1,612 compared with 803; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.7% against King Edward High School's 100%.

Matatiele

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

  • Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,742 learners against King Edward High School's 803; is a public combined school, a different phase than King Edward High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Naledi Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,484 learners against King Edward High School's 803; is a public combined school, a different phase than King Edward High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Sidinane Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,268 learners against King Edward High School's 803; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.1% against King Edward High School's 100%.
  • Tholang Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,209 learners against King Edward High School's 803; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.3% against King Edward High School's 100%.
  • Maluti Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than King Edward High School, 1,206 compared with 803; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83% against King Edward High School's 100%.
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 King Edward High School for 2027

Because King Edward High School 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
10 School Street, Matatiele, 4730
Postal
P O Box 91, Matatiele, 4730
Telephone
039 737 3273
Website
kingedwardhs.co.za
Email
kehs@telkomsa.net
EMIS number
200501581

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at King Edward 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 King Edward High School directly, on 039 737 3273, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to King Edward High 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 King Edward High School the best school in Matatiele?
On the numbers that are published, King Edward High School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of SIDINANE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL at 85.1%.
How many other schools are there in Matatiele besides King Edward High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Matatiele, including Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at King Edward High School?
King Edward High School reported 803 learners and 45 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 18 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 King Edward High School?
Yes, King Edward 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 King Edward High School's matric results like?
King Edward High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is King Edward High School a public or private school?
King Edward High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact King Edward High School?
You can call 039 737 3273. It is located at 10 School Street, Matatiele, 4730.
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