George Randell Primary School
Eastlondon, East London, Eastern Cape 759 m
Public high school
George Randell High School
Sunnyridge Ext 3, East London, Eastern Cape
George Randell High School is a public high school in Sunnyridge Ext 3, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a maritime school specialisation. In 2025 it had 519 learners and 24 educators, about 21.6 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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, 95.3% of its 106 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
95.3% of the school's 106 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 80 | 71 | 88.8% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 94 | 89 | 94.7% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 106 | 101 | 95.3% | 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 | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Maritime School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 519 |
| Educators (2025) | 24 |
| Learners per educator | 21.6 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 12% of 33 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200203 |
| Exam centre number | 4321028 |
Address and location
| Street address | Clovelly Road,sunnyridge,east London,5201 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 5009, Greenfields, East London, 5208 |
| Suburb / area | Sunnyridge Ext 3 |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
Admissions
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Questions about George Randell High School
Is George Randell High School a public or private school?
George Randell High School is a public high school.
Does George Randell 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 George Randell High School's matric pass rate?
95.3% of its 106 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 88.8%, 2024 94.7%.
How many learners are at George Randell High School?
519 learners and 24 educators (about 21.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 12% of 33 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of George Randell High School?
Its EMIS number is 200200203. Its exam centre number is 4321028.
Where is George Randell High School?
Clovelly Road,sunnyridge,east London,5201. It is in Sunnyridge Ext 3, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 736 6525.
Schools near George Randell High School
Sunnyridge Private Primary School
Greenfields, Eastern Cape 1.2 km
Laerskool Kuswag
Sunnyridge, East London, Eastern Cape 1.5 km
Buffalo Flats Primary School
Buffaloflats, East London, Eastern Cape 1.6 km
Dreamland Primary
Green Point, East London, Eastern Cape 1.7 km
Isaiah 58 Primary School
Parkside, East London, Eastern Cape 2.1 km
Greenpoint Secondary School
Eastlondon, East London, Eastern Cape 2.1 km
97.0% matric 2025Qaqamba Public School
Eastlondon, Kwaloyiti, Eastern Cape 2.3 km
91.8% matric 2025Makinana Public Primary School
East London, Eastern Cape 2.3 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.