Clarendon Girls Primary School
Selborne, East London, Eastern Cape 171 m
Public high school
Clarendon High School for Girls
Southernwood, East London, Eastern Cape
Clarendon High School for Girls is a public high school in Southernwood, 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 688 learners and 51 educators, about 13.5 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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, all 125 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 125 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 126 | 125 | 99.2% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 125 | 125 | 100.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 125 | 125 | 100.0% | 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) | 688 |
| Educators (2025) | 51 |
| Learners per educator | 13.5 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 94% of 33 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200088 |
| Exam centre number | 4321015 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1 A Union Avenue,selborne,east London,5201 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Postnet 104, Private Bag X9063, East London, 5200 |
| Suburb / area | Southernwood |
| 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 Clarendon High School for Girls
Is Clarendon High School for Girls a public or private school?
Clarendon High School for Girls is a public high school.
Does Clarendon High School for Girls 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 Clarendon High School for Girls's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 125 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 99.2%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Clarendon High School for Girls?
688 learners and 51 educators (about 13.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 94% of 33 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Clarendon High School for Girls?
Its EMIS number is 200200088. Its exam centre number is 4321015.
Where is Clarendon High School for Girls?
1 A Union Avenue,selborne,east London,5201. It is in Southernwood, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 087 943 7764.
Schools near Clarendon High School for Girls
Selborne College
Selborne, East London, Eastern Cape 393 m
98.7% matric 2025Clarendon Preparatory School
Selborne, East London, Eastern Cape 655 m
Belgravia Art Centre
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Gemrock Primary School
East London, Eastern Cape 692 m
Lighthouse Christian Primary School
East London, Eastern Cape 700 m
East London RC Primary School
Southernwood, East London, Eastern Cape 706 m
Lighthouse Christian High School
Buffalo City, Eastern Cape 866 m
Harmony Education Primary School
Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape 886 m
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.