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Muir College Boys High School

Public secondary school · Vanes Estate, Kariega, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)

Muir College Boys High School is a public secondary school based in Vanes Estate, Kariega. Its last matric group achieved a 95.3% pass rate.

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

In Vanes Estate, Kariega, Muir College Boys High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

690
Learners
34
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Muir College Boys High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q5. 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 Muir College Boys High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Muir College Boys High School entered 86 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 95.3% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023898797.8%
2024878395.4%
2025868295.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Muir College Boys High School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Mathematical Literacy, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics363186.1%
Mathematical Literacy5151100.0%
Physical Sciences252080.0%
Life Sciences413585.4%
Accounting181794.4%
Geography2828100.0%
History565496.4%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nelson Mandela district

5 other schools in Nelson Mandela district, for comparison against Muir College Boys High School.

  • Walmer Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,290 learners against Muir College Boys High School's 690; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (96.6% against Muir College Boys High School's 95.3%).
  • Khwezi Lomso Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,736 learners against Muir College Boys High School's 690; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Muir College Boys High School's 95.3%.
  • Ndzondelelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,668 learners against Muir College Boys High School's 690; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85.7% against Muir College Boys High School's 95.3%.
  • Kwamagxaki Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,655 learners against Muir College Boys High School's 690; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.1% against Muir College Boys High School's 95.3%.
  • Alfonso Arries Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,606 learners against Muir College Boys High School's 690; is a public primary school, a different phase than Muir College Boys High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Kariega

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

  • Uitenhage Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,338 learners against Muir College Boys High School's 690; is a public primary school, a different phase than Muir College Boys High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Muir College Boys High School, 1,275 compared with 690; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 70.4% against Muir College Boys High School's 95.3%.
  • Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,249 learners against Muir College Boys High School's 690; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 92.8% against Muir College Boys High School's 95.3%.
  • Gamble Street Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,233 learners against Muir College Boys High School's 690; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 71.1% against Muir College Boys High School's 95.3%.
  • Noninzi Luzipho Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,215 learners against Muir College Boys High School's 690; is a public primary school, a different phase than Muir College Boys High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Muir College Boys High School for 2027

As a public school, Muir College Boys High 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
Sir Thomas Muir Drive, Vanes Estate, Kariega, 6229
Postal
P.o. Box 231, Vanes Estate, Uitenhage, 6230,
Telephone
041 966 1147
Website
muircollege.co.za
Email
secretary@muircollege.co.za
EMIS number
200100538

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Muir College Boys 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 Muir College Boys High School directly, on 041 966 1147, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Muir College Boys 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 Muir College Boys High School the best school in Kariega?
On the numbers that are published, Muir College Boys High School's 95.3% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of SOLOMON MAHLANGU SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL at 92.8%.
How many other schools are there in Kariega besides Muir College Boys High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Kariega, including Uitenhage Primary School.
How big are the classes at Muir College Boys High School?
Muir College Boys High School reported 690 learners and 34 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Muir College Boys High School?
Yes, Muir College Boys 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 Muir College Boys High School's matric results like?
Muir College Boys High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 95.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.8% since 2023.
Is Muir College Boys High School a public or private school?
Muir College Boys High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Muir College Boys High School?
You can call 041 966 1147. It is located at Sir Thomas Muir Drive, Vanes Estate, Kariega, 6229.
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