Kings College Independent School
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Private combined school
Centre of Excellence
Selborne, East London, Eastern Cape
Centre of Excellence is a private combined school in Selborne, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 1 226 learners and 44 educators, about 27.9 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for private combined schools in Eastern Cape (403 learners). In the 2025 matric exams, 84.3% of its 172 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%). As an independent school it sets its own fees and admission requirements, so contact the school directly for current fees.
Matric (NSC) results
84.3% of the school's 172 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 166 | 153 | 92.2% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 168 | 147 | 87.5% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 172 | 145 | 84.3% | 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 | Private combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Independent (private) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | No |
| Learners (2025) | 1 226 |
| Educators (2025) | 44 |
| Learners per educator | 27.9 (province average 16.7) Fewer learners per educator than 10% of 84 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200201069 |
| Exam centre number | 4322013 |
Address and location
| Street address | 32 Lukin Road, Selborne, East London,5241 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 13666, Vincent Park, 5217 |
| Suburb / area | Selborne |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | New Education Department |
Admissions
Independent schools run their own admissions. Contact the school for application dates, fees and entrance requirements.
Questions about Centre of Excellence
Is Centre of Excellence a public or private school?
Centre of Excellence is a private combined school, registered with the Department of Basic Education as an independent school.
How much are the fees at Centre of Excellence?
Independent schools set their own fees, so contact the school for its current fee schedule, registration fee and deposit.
What is Centre of Excellence's matric pass rate?
84.3% of its 172 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 92.2%, 2024 87.5%.
How many learners are at Centre of Excellence?
1 226 learners and 44 educators (about 27.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 10% of 84 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Centre of Excellence?
Its EMIS number is 200201069. Its exam centre number is 4322013.
Where is Centre of Excellence?
32 Lukin Road, Selborne, East London,5241. It is in Selborne, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 722 4004.
Schools near Centre of Excellence
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Country College Primary School
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Kid'Z College Primary School
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Ncm Private High School
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Albany Street Secondary School
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Shammah East College
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.