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West Bank High School

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

In West Bank, East London, West Bank High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 88.5%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about West Bank High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

West Bank High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around West Bank, East London. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.

900
Learners
33
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, West Bank 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 West Bank High School for its exact current amount.


Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 61 matric candidates from West Bank High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 88.5% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023645789.1%
2024575494.7%
2025615488.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

West Bank High School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Geography led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics161062.5%
Mathematical Literacy414097.6%
Physical Sciences121191.7%
Life Sciences383592.1%
Business Studies444090.9%
Geography1313100.0%
History3131100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Buffalo City district

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against West Bank High School's 900; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.2% against West Bank High School's 88.5%.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than West Bank High School, 2,087 compared with 900; is a public combined school, a different phase than West Bank High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.7% against West Bank High School's 88.5%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than West Bank High School, 2,067 compared with 900; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against West Bank High School's 88.5%.
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against West Bank High School's 900; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.8% against West Bank High School's 88.5%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against West Bank High School's 900, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against West Bank High School's 900; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.2% against West Bank High School's 88.5%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than West Bank High School, 2,067 compared with 900; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against West Bank High School's 88.5%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against West Bank High School's 900, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against West Bank High School's 900; is a public primary school, a different phase than West Bank High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School teaches considerably more learners than West Bank High School, 1,372 compared with 900; is a public primary school, a different phase than West Bank High 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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to West Bank High School for 2027

West Bank 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
44 Hood Street, West Bank, East London, 5218
Postal
P.o.box 14095, West Bank, East London, 5218
Telephone
043 731 1639
EMIS number
200200901

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at West Bank 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 West Bank High School directly, on 043 731 1639, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to West Bank 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 West Bank High School the best school in East London?
On the numbers that are published, West Bank High School's matric pass rate of 88.5% 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 West Bank 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 West Bank High School?
West Bank High School reported 900 learners and 33 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 West Bank High School?
Yes, West Bank 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 West Bank High School's matric results like?
West Bank High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.5%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 89.1% since 2023.
Is West Bank High School a public or private school?
West Bank High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact West Bank High School?
You can call 043 731 1639. It is located at 44 Hood Street, West Bank, East London, 5218.
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