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Greenpoint Secondary School
Eastlondon, East London, Eastern Cape
Greenpoint Secondary School is a public high school in Eastlondon, 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 1 126 learners and 38 educators, about 29.6 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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, 97.0% of its 199 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
97.0% of the school's 199 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 163 | 154 | 94.5% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 157 | 147 | 93.6% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 199 | 193 | 97.0% | 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 | 4 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 126 |
| Educators (2025) | 38 |
| Learners per educator | 29.6 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 13% of 23 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200220 |
| Exam centre number | 4321031 |
Address and location
| Street address | Greenpoint Road,buffalo Flats,east London,5201 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 10068, Pefferville, 5220 |
| Suburb / area | Eastlondon |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
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 Greenpoint Secondary School
Is Greenpoint Secondary School a public or private school?
Greenpoint Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Greenpoint 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 Greenpoint Secondary School's matric pass rate?
97.0% of its 199 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 94.5%, 2024 93.6%.
How many learners are at Greenpoint Secondary School?
1 126 learners and 38 educators (about 29.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 13% of 23 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Greenpoint Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200220. Its exam centre number is 4321031.
Where is Greenpoint Secondary School?
Greenpoint Road,buffalo Flats,east London,5201. It is in Eastlondon, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 733 8007.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.