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Queen's College Boys High School

Public secondary school · Queenstown, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Queen's College Boys High School, a public secondary school serving Queenstown. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 93.8%.

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Queen's College Boys High School is a public secondary school in Queenstown. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

605
Learners
40
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a fee-charging quintile Q5 school, Queen's College Boys High School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Queen's College Boys High School for its exact current amount.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 112 learners from Queen's College Boys High School who wrote matric in 2025, 93.8% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202311311097.3%
202412011797.5%
202511210593.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Queen's College Boys High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics555294.5%
Mathematical Literacy6565100.0%
Physical Sciences393076.9%
Life Sciences353291.4%
Agricultural Sciences141178.6%
Accounting12975.0%
Business Studies817592.6%
Geography3535100.0%
History575596.5%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Chris Hani West district with Queen's College Boys High School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Queen's College Boys High School's 605; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.5% against Queen's College Boys High School's 93.8%.
  • Nkwanca Public High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against Queen's College Boys High School's 605; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 68.1% against Queen's College Boys High School's 93.8%.
  • Louis Rex Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,349 learners against Queen's College Boys High School's 605; is a public primary school, a different phase than Queen's College Boys High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Queen's College Boys High School's 605; is a public primary school, a different phase than Queen's College Boys High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Queen's College Boys High School, 1,267 compared with 605; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.9% against Queen's College Boys High School's 93.8%.

Queenstown

Zooming into Queenstown, here are 5 other schools to compare against Queen's College Boys High School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Queen's College Boys High School's 605; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.5% against Queen's College Boys High School's 93.8%.
  • Nkwanca Public High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against Queen's College Boys High School's 605; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 68.1% against Queen's College Boys High School's 93.8%.
  • Louis Rex Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,349 learners against Queen's College Boys High School's 605; is a public primary school, a different phase than Queen's College Boys High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Queen's College Boys High School, 1,267 compared with 605; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 90.9% against Queen's College Boys High School's 93.8%.
  • John Noah High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,203 learners against Queen's College Boys High School's 605; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.7% against Queen's College Boys High School's 93.8%.
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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Queen's College Boys High School for 2027

Queen's College Boys 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
16 Berry Street, Top Town, Queenstown, 5319
Postal
P O Box 151, Queenstown, 5320
Telephone
045 839 4188
Website
queenscollege.co.za
Email
admin@queenscollege.co.za
EMIS number
200600691

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Queen's 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 Queen's College Boys High School directly, on 045 839 4188, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Queen's College Boys High 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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Queen's College Boys High School the best school in Queenstown?
On the numbers that are published, Queen's College Boys High School's 93.8% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of INYATHI HIGH SCHOOL at 90.9%.
How many other schools are there in Queenstown besides Queen's College Boys High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Queenstown, including Luvuyo Lerumo High School.
How big are the classes at Queen's College Boys High School?
Queen's College Boys High School reported 605 learners and 40 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 15 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 Queen's College Boys High School?
Yes, Queen's 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 Queen's College Boys High School's matric results like?
Queen's College Boys High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 93.8%, in 2025. That's down from 97.3% in 2023.
Is Queen's College Boys High School a public or private school?
Queen's College Boys High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Queen's College Boys High School?
You can call 045 839 4188. It is located at 16 Berry Street, Top Town, Queenstown, 5319.
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