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Public high school
Forbes Grant Senior Secondary School
Ginsberg, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape
Forbes Grant Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Ginsberg, 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 847 learners and 25 educators, about 33.9 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 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, 60.4% of its 159 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
60.4% of the school's 159 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 104 | 78 | 75.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 81 | 65 | 80.2% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 159 | 96 | 60.4% | 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) | 847 |
| Educators (2025) | 25 |
| Learners per educator | 33.9 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 53% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200183 |
| Exam centre number | 4321025 |
Address and location
| Street address | 2460 Wodehouse Street,ginsberg,king Williams Town,5601 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 5, Kwt, 5600 |
| Suburb / area | Ginsberg |
| Town | King Williams Town |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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 Forbes Grant Senior Secondary School
Is Forbes Grant Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Forbes Grant Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Forbes Grant Senior 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 Forbes Grant Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
60.4% of its 159 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 75.0%, 2024 80.2%.
How many learners are at Forbes Grant Senior Secondary School?
847 learners and 25 educators (about 33.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 53% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Forbes Grant Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200183. Its exam centre number is 4321025.
Where is Forbes Grant Senior Secondary School?
2460 Wodehouse Street,ginsberg,king Williams Town,5601. It is in Ginsberg, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 302 0998.
Schools near Forbes Grant Senior Secondary School
Charles Morgan Public School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 379 m
Brownlee Junior Primary School
King Wm's Town, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 624 m
Vuthondaba Full Service School
Ginsberg, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 639 m
St Patrick's Special School
Ginsberg, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 714 m
Iqonce Secondary School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 1.0 km
57.8% matric 2025Schornville Primary School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 1.4 km
King Williams Town Primary School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 1.6 km
Teleios Christian School
Central, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 1.7 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.