East London Primary School
Braelyn, East London, Eastern Cape 0 m
Public combined school
East London Secondary School
Braelyn, East London, Eastern Cape
East London Secondary School is a public combined school in Braelyn, 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 557 learners and 21 educators, about 26.5 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public combined schools in Eastern Cape (436 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-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, 90.6% of its 85 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
90.6% of the school's 85 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 103 | 69 | 67.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 84 | 78 | 92.9% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 85 | 77 | 90.6% | 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 combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 557 |
| Educators (2025) | 21 |
| Learners per educator | 26.5 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 18% of 22 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200139 |
| Exam centre number | 4321021 |
Address and location
| Street address | 70 Maple Leaf Avenue,braelyn Heights,east London,5209 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 7138, East London, 5200 |
| Suburb / area | Braelyn |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | House of Delegates(HOD) |
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 East London Secondary School
Is East London Secondary School a public or private school?
East London Secondary School is a public combined school.
Does East London Secondary 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 4 school.
What is East London Secondary School's matric pass rate?
90.6% of its 85 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 67.0%, 2024 92.9%.
How many learners are at East London Secondary School?
557 learners and 21 educators (about 26.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 18% of 22 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of East London Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200139. Its exam centre number is 4321021.
Where is East London Secondary School?
70 Maple Leaf Avenue,braelyn Heights,east London,5209. It is in Braelyn, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 722 8583.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.