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Noncedo Combined School

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

Welcome to Noncedo Combined School, a public combined school serving East London. Its most recent matric class posted a 55.6% pass rate.

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Noncedo Combined School is a public combined school in East London. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

636
Learners
18
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Noncedo Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 27 learners from Noncedo Combined School who wrote matric in 2025, 55.6% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023221045.5%
2024332678.8%
2025271555.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Noncedo Combined School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Geography had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics5240.0%
Mathematical Literacy282382.1%
Physical Sciences4375.0%
Life Sciences241875.0%
Accounting9444.4%
Business Studies9666.7%
Economics13753.8%
Geography2020100.0%
History2020100.0%
English First Additional Language3333100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Buffalo City district

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Noncedo Combined School's 636; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Noncedo Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.2% against Noncedo Combined School's 55.6%.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Noncedo Combined School, 2,087 compared with 636; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 76.7% against Noncedo Combined School's 55.6%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Noncedo Combined School, 2,067 compared with 636; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Noncedo Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Noncedo Combined School's 55.6%.
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against Noncedo Combined School's 636; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Noncedo Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.8% against Noncedo Combined School's 55.6%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Noncedo Combined School's 636; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Noncedo Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Noncedo Combined School's 636; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Noncedo Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.2% against Noncedo Combined School's 55.6%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Noncedo Combined School, 2,067 compared with 636; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Noncedo Combined School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Noncedo Combined School's 55.6%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Noncedo Combined School's 636; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Noncedo Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against Noncedo Combined School's 636; is a public primary school, a different phase than Noncedo Combined School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Noncedo Combined School, 1,372 compared with 636; is a public primary school, a different phase than Noncedo Combined School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Noncedo Combined School for 2027

Noncedo Combined 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
Thornpark, Beacon Bay, East London, 5200
Postal
P.o Box 88 East London, East London, 5200
Telephone
074 282 4977
EMIS number
200200619

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Noncedo Combined 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 Noncedo Combined School directly, on 074 282 4977, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Noncedo Combined School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Noncedo Combined School the best school in East London?
On the numbers that are published, Noncedo Combined School's matric pass rate of 55.6% is lower than ULWAZI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in East London besides Noncedo Combined School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Noncedo Combined School?
Noncedo Combined School reported 636 learners and 18 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Noncedo Combined School?
No. Noncedo Combined School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Noncedo Combined School's matric results like?
Noncedo Combined School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 55.6%, in 2025. That's up from 45.5% in 2023.
Is Noncedo Combined School a public or private school?
Noncedo Combined School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Noncedo Combined School?
You can call 074 282 4977. It is located at Thornpark, Beacon Bay, East London, 5200.
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