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Lumko High School

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

Lumko High School is a public secondary school in Gompo, East London. It is a no-fee school, funded directly by the state.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Lumko High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Gompo, East London, Lumko High School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,232
Learners
34
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Lumko High 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 Lumko High School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Lumko High School, 2,355 compared with 1,232; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lumko High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Lumko High School's 1,232; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lumko High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 76.7% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lumko High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Lumko High School's 1,232; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lumko High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Qaqamba Public School is a similar size to Lumko High School, with 1,507 learners against 1,232; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 91.8% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lumko High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Lumko High 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 Lumko High School, 2,355 compared with 1,232; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 94.2% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lumko High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Lumko High School's 1,232; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a 98.3% matric pass rate at Grade 12 level, a comparison point Lumko High School doesn't have since it has no matric data of its own.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Lumko High School, at 1,440 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is a similar size to Lumko High School, with 1,396 learners against 1,232; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lumko High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is a similar size to Lumko High School, with 1,372 learners against 1,232; is a public primary school, a different phase than Lumko High 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 Lumko High School for 2027

Lumko High 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
Long Acre, Amalinda, East London, 5247
Postal
Po Box 1657, East London, 5201
Telephone
043 741 1075
EMIS number
200200379

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lumko 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 Lumko High School directly, on 043 741 1075, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lumko 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 Lumko High School the best school in East London?
No matric pass rate is on record for Lumko High 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 Lumko High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Lumko High School?
Lumko High School reported 1,232 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Lumko High School?
No. Lumko High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Lumko High School's matric results like?
No matric (Grade 12 / NSC) results are on record for Lumko High School.
Is Lumko High School a public or private school?
Lumko High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lumko High School?
You can call 043 741 1075. It is located at Long Acre, Amalinda, East London, 5247.
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