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Cambridge High School
Chiselhurst, East London, Eastern Cape
Cambridge High School is a public high school in Chiselhurst, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 058 learners and 55 educators, about 19.2 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 5 school, meaning it serves the wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 96.8% of its 189 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
96.8% of the school's 189 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 177 | 171 | 96.6% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 190 | 179 | 94.2% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 189 | 183 | 96.8% | 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 | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 058 |
| Educators (2025) | 55 |
| Learners per educator | 19.2 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 33% of 33 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200075 |
| Exam centre number | 4321012 |
Address and location
| Street address | Garcia Street,cambridge,east London,5206 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 3072, Cambridge, 5206 |
| Suburb / area | Chiselhurst |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
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 Cambridge High School
Is Cambridge High School a public or private school?
Cambridge High School is a public high school.
Does Cambridge High School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 5 school.
What is Cambridge High School's matric pass rate?
96.8% of its 189 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 96.6%, 2024 94.2%.
How many learners are at Cambridge High School?
1 058 learners and 55 educators (about 19.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 33% of 33 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Cambridge High School?
Its EMIS number is 200200075. Its exam centre number is 4321012.
Where is Cambridge High School?
Garcia Street,cambridge,east London,5206. It is in Chiselhurst, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 726 3202.
Schools near Cambridge High School
Cambridge Primary School
Cambridge, East London, Eastern Cape 807 m
Buffalo Metro Inner City High School
Chiselhurst, East London, Eastern Cape 1.2 km
71.9% matric 2025Seven Star Primary School
East London, Eastern Cape 1.2 km
Clarendon Preparatory School
Selborne, East London, Eastern Cape 1.3 km
Unathi Senior Secondary School
Cambridge Township, Cambridge, Eastern Cape 1.6 km
96.3% matric 2025Gcobani Intermediate Primary School
Cambridge, East London, Eastern Cape 1.7 km
Voorpos Primary School
Cambridge West, East London, Eastern Cape 1.7 km
Clarendon Girls Primary School
Selborne, East London, Eastern Cape 1.7 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.