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Gonubie West, Gonubie, Eastern Cape 979 m
76.7% matric 2025Public high school
Gonubie Secondary School
Gonubie, East London, Eastern Cape
Gonubie Secondary School is a public high school in Gonubie, 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 495 learners and 23 educators, about 21.5 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 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, 90.9% of its 88 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
90.9% of the school's 88 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 74 | 69 | 93.2% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 85 | 84 | 98.8% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 88 | 80 | 90.9% | 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 | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 495 |
| Educators (2025) | 23 |
| Learners per educator | 21.5 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 74% of 23 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200201018 |
| Exam centre number | 4321029 |
Address and location
| Street address | Gullsway Rd,gonubie,5257 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 509, Gonubie, 5256 |
| Suburb / area | Gonubie |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | New Education Department |
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 Gonubie Secondary School
Is Gonubie Secondary School a public or private school?
Gonubie Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Gonubie 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 Gonubie Secondary School's matric pass rate?
90.9% of its 88 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 93.2%, 2024 98.8%.
How many learners are at Gonubie Secondary School?
495 learners and 23 educators (about 21.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 74% of 23 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Gonubie Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200201018. Its exam centre number is 4321029.
Where is Gonubie Secondary School?
Gullsway Rd,gonubie,5257. It is in Gonubie, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 740 5228.
Schools near Gonubie Secondary School
Gonubie Primary School
Eastlondon, East London, Eastern Cape 1.5 km
Redwood College Gonubie
Gonubie, East London, Eastern Cape 2.7 km
Oceanview Primary School
Gonubie, East London, Eastern Cape 2.9 km
Vanani Farm School
Bo66 Thornvleirdmeisieshal, East London, Eastern Cape 4.6 km
The Study Squad Primary School
Buffalo City, Eastern Cape 4.8 km
The Study Squad Secondary School
Nelson Mandela Bay, Eastern Cape 4.8 km
Parkland Special School
Amalinda, East London, Eastern Cape 5.1 km
East London Montessori School
Kwelera, Eastern Cape 5.1 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.