Breidbach Full Service School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 343 m
Public high school
Breidbach Secondary School
Breidbach, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape
Breidbach Secondary School is a public high school in Breidbach, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 943 learners and 33 educators, about 28.6 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 79.2% of its 96 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
79.2% of the school's 96 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 131 | 86 | 65.6% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 144 | 106 | 73.6% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 96 | 76 | 79.2% | 84.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 943 |
| Educators (2025) | 33 |
| Learners per educator | 28.6 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 77% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200058 |
| Exam centre number | 4321010 |
Address and location
| Street address | Protea Drive,breidbach,king Willams Town,5600 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 228, King William'Stown, 5601 |
| Suburb / area | Breidbach |
| Town | King Williams Town |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Eastern Cape open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Breidbach Secondary School
Is Breidbach Secondary School a public or private school?
Breidbach Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Breidbach Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Breidbach Secondary School's matric pass rate?
79.2% of its 96 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 65.6%, 2024 73.6%.
How many learners are at Breidbach Secondary School?
943 learners and 33 educators (about 28.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 77% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Breidbach Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200058. Its exam centre number is 4321010.
Where is Breidbach Secondary School?
Protea Drive,breidbach,king Willams Town,5600. It is in Breidbach, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 644 1306.
Schools near Breidbach Secondary School
Luzuko Junior Primary School
Zwelitsha, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 2.1 km
St Christophers Private School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 2.8 km
97.1% matric 2025Tshatshu Primary School
King William's Town, Zwelitsha, Eastern Cape 2.9 km
Mgcawezulu Senior Secondary School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 3.0 km
57.1% matric 2025Fundisa Special School
Government Building, Zwelitsha, Eastern Cape 3.1 km
Manezi Higher Primary School
Zone 1, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 3.5 km
Qaqamba Junior Primary School
Zwelitsha, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 3.5 km
Amitek Business High School
Fort Hill, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 3.8 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.