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Kusile Comprehensive School

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

Kusile Comprehensive School is a public secondary school based in East London. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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

In East London, Kusile Comprehensive School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,440
Learners
45
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Technical
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Kusile Comprehensive School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

5 other schools in Buffalo City district, for comparison against Kusile Comprehensive School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Kusile Comprehensive School, 2,355 compared with 1,440; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kusile Comprehensive School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Kusile Comprehensive School's 1,440; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kusile Comprehensive School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kusile Comprehensive School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Kusile Comprehensive School's 1,440; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kusile Comprehensive School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School is a similar size to Kusile Comprehensive School, with 1,507 learners against 1,440; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kusile Comprehensive School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pefferville Primary School is a similar size to Kusile Comprehensive School, with 1,396 learners against 1,440; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kusile Comprehensive School; 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 Kusile Comprehensive School, 2,355 compared with 1,440; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kusile Comprehensive School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Kusile Comprehensive School's 1,440; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kusile Comprehensive School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Pefferville Primary School is a similar size to Kusile Comprehensive School, with 1,396 learners against 1,440; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kusile Comprehensive School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is a similar size to Kusile Comprehensive School, with 1,372 learners against 1,440; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kusile Comprehensive School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Mzokhanyo High School sits in roughly the same size range as Kusile Comprehensive School, at 1,335 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 88.4% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Kusile Comprehensive School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
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 Kusile Comprehensive School for 2027

Kusile Comprehensive School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Msimango Street, Duncan Village, East London, 5216
Postal
P O Box 4033, Duncan Village, East London, 5216
Telephone
078 990 7919
EMIS number
200200333

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kusile Comprehensive 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 Kusile Comprehensive School directly, on 078 990 7919, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kusile Comprehensive 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 Kusile Comprehensive School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Kusile Comprehensive 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 Kusile Comprehensive School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Kusile Comprehensive School?
Kusile Comprehensive School reported 1,440 learners and 45 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Kusile Comprehensive School?
No. Kusile Comprehensive School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Kusile Comprehensive School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Kusile Comprehensive School.
Is Kusile Comprehensive School a public or private school?
Kusile Comprehensive School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kusile Comprehensive School?
You can call 078 990 7919. It is located at Msimango Street, Duncan Village, East London, 5216.
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