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Stirling High School

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

Stirling High School is a public secondary school in Stirling, East London. Its last matric group achieved a 99% pass rate.

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Located in Stirling, East London, Stirling High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q5.

1,110
Learners
68
Educators
QQ5 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Stirling 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 Stirling High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 204 matric candidates from Stirling High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 99% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202321220496.2%
202421521399.1%
202520420299.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Stirling High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics12611994.4%
Mathematical Literacy9090100.0%
Physical Sciences928693.5%
Life Sciences11211199.1%
Accounting4141100.0%
Business Studies10410298.1%
Economics3838100.0%
Geography3939100.0%
History636298.4%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Buffalo City district with Stirling High School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Stirling High School, 2,355 compared with 1,110; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.2% against Stirling High School's 99%.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Stirling High School's 1,110; is a public combined school, a different phase than Stirling High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.7% against Stirling High School's 99%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Stirling High School's 1,110; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.3% against Stirling High School's 99%).
  • Qaqamba Public School is a similar size to Stirling High School, with 1,507 learners against 1,110; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.8% against Stirling High School's 99%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Stirling 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 Stirling High School, 2,355 compared with 1,110; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 94.2% against Stirling High School's 99%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Stirling High School's 1,110; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (98.3% against Stirling High School's 99%).
  • Kusile Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Stirling High School, at 1,440 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is a similar size to Stirling High School, with 1,396 learners against 1,110; is a public primary school, a different phase than Stirling High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is a similar size to Stirling High School, with 1,372 learners against 1,110; is a public primary school, a different phase than Stirling 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 Stirling High School for 2027

Stirling 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
Gleneagles Road, Stirling, East London, 5241
Postal
Stirling, 5241
Telephone
043 735 1444
Website
stirlinghigh.co.za
Email
info@stirlinghs.co.za
EMIS number
200200822

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Stirling 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 Stirling High School directly, on 043 735 1444, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Stirling 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 Stirling High School the best school in East London?
On the numbers that are published, Stirling High School's 99% 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 Stirling 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 Stirling High School?
Stirling High School reported 1,110 learners and 68 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 16 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 Stirling High School?
Yes, Stirling 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 Stirling High School's matric results like?
Stirling High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 99%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 96.2% since 2023.
Is Stirling High School a public or private school?
Stirling High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Stirling High School?
You can call 043 735 1444. It is located at Gleneagles Road, Stirling, East London, 5241.
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