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Hoërskool Brandwag
Mosel, Uitenhage, Eastern Cape
Hoërskool Brandwag is a public high school in Mosel, Uitenhage, Eastern Cape, in the Nelson Mandela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 850 learners and 36 educators, about 23.6 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 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, 96.6% of its 175 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
96.6% of the school's 175 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 184 | 180 | 97.8% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 169 | 161 | 95.3% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 175 | 169 | 96.6% | 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 high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 850 |
| Educators (2025) | 36 |
| Learners per educator | 23.6 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 3% of 33 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200100312 |
| Exam centre number | 4341007 |
Address and location
| Street address | Hoogstraat 8,mosel,uitenhage,6230 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag 62, Uitenhage, 6230 |
| Suburb / area | Mosel |
| Town | Uitenhage |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Nelson Mandela |
| Municipality | Sundays River Valley Local Municipality |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
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 Hoërskool Brandwag
Is Hoërskool Brandwag a public or private school?
Hoërskool Brandwag is a public high school.
Does Hoërskool Brandwag 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 Hoërskool Brandwag's matric pass rate?
96.6% of its 175 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 97.8%, 2024 95.3%.
How many learners are at Hoërskool Brandwag?
850 learners and 36 educators (about 23.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 3% of 33 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Hoërskool Brandwag?
Its EMIS number is 200100312. Its exam centre number is 4341007.
Where is Hoërskool Brandwag?
Hoogstraat 8,mosel,uitenhage,6230. It is in Mosel, Uitenhage, Eastern Cape, in the Nelson Mandela education district. Phone 041 922 8188.
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100.0% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.