Public combined school · West Bank, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)
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 combined school serving families in and around West Bank, East London. The school falls under quintile Q5 and charges school fees.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64 | 57 | 89.1% |
| 2024 | 57 | 54 | 94.7% |
| 2025 | 61 | 54 | 88.5% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
West Bank High School reported results in 7 of these subjects. Geography led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 16 | 10 | 62.5% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 41 | 40 | 97.6% |
| Physical Sciences | 12 | 11 | 91.7% |
| Life Sciences | 38 | 35 | 92.1% |
| Business Studies | 44 | 40 | 90.9% |
| Geography | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
| History | 31 | 31 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
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.
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.