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Selborne College

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

Selborne College is a public secondary school based in Selborne, East London. Its most recent matric class posted a 98.7% pass rate.

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

In Selborne, East London, Selborne College operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

772
Learners
55
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Selborne College 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 Selborne College specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Selborne College entered 152 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 98.7% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315014898.7%
202414113897.9%
202515215098.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Selborne College offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics958993.7%
Mathematical Literacy4646100.0%
Physical Sciences777293.5%
Life Sciences696594.2%
Accounting343397.1%
Business Studies444295.5%
Geography6666100.0%
History464597.8%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

Here is how Selborne College compares with 5 other schools listed under Buffalo City district.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Selborne College, 2,355 compared with 772; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.2% against Selborne College's 98.7%.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Selborne College's 772; is a public combined school, a different phase than Selborne College; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.7% against Selborne College's 98.7%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Selborne College's 772; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.3% against Selborne College's 98.7%).
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Selborne College, 1,507 compared with 772; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.8% against Selborne College's 98.7%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Selborne College, 1,440 compared with 772, 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 Selborne College, 2,355 compared with 772; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.2% against Selborne College's 98.7%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Selborne College's 772; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.3% against Selborne College's 98.7%).
  • Kusile Comprehensive School teaches considerably more learners than Selborne College, 1,440 compared with 772, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Selborne College, 1,396 compared with 772; is a public primary school, a different phase than Selborne College; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,372 learners against Selborne College's 772; is a public primary school, a different phase than Selborne College; 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 Selborne College for 2027

Because Selborne College is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Dawson Road, Selborne, East London, 5201
Postal
Selborne, 5201
Telephone
043 722 1822
Website
selborne.co.za
Email
info@selborne.co.za
EMIS number
200200750

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Selborne College?
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 Selborne College directly, on 043 722 1822, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Selborne College?
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 Selborne College the best school in East London?
On the numbers that are published, Selborne College's 98.7% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ULWAZI SECONDARY SCHOOL at 98.3%.
How many other schools are there in East London besides Selborne College?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Selborne College?
Selborne College reported 772 learners and 55 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 14 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 Selborne College?
Yes, Selborne College 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 Selborne College's matric results like?
Selborne College's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 98.7%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 98.7% since 2023.
Is Selborne College a public or private school?
Selborne College is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Selborne College?
You can call 043 722 1822. It is located at Dawson Road, Selborne, East London, 5201.
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