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Public high school
Hoërskool Grens
Baysville, East London, Eastern Cape
Hoërskool Grens is a public high school in Baysville, 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 421 learners and 30 educators, about 14 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, 97.6% of its 84 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
97.6% of the school's 84 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 100 | 97 | 97.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 55 | 52 | 94.5% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 84 | 82 | 97.6% | 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) | 421 |
| Educators (2025) | 30 |
| Learners per educator | 14 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 88% of 33 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200253 |
| Exam centre number | 4321032 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mcjannet Rylaan,baysville,east London,5214 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X02, Tecoma, 5214 |
| Suburb / area | Baysville |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan 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 Grens
Is Hoërskool Grens a public or private school?
Hoërskool Grens is a public high school.
Does Hoërskool Grens 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 Grens's matric pass rate?
97.6% of its 84 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 97.0%, 2024 94.5%.
How many learners are at Hoërskool Grens?
421 learners and 30 educators (about 14 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 88% of 33 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Hoërskool Grens?
Its EMIS number is 200200253. Its exam centre number is 4321032.
Where is Hoërskool Grens?
Mcjannet Rylaan,baysville,east London,5214. It is in Baysville, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 721 0412.
Schools near Hoërskool Grens
Baysville Secondary School
Bayville, East London, Eastern Cape 461 m
Southernwood Full Service School
Southernwood, East London, Eastern Cape 567 m
Stirling Primary School
Stirling, East London, Eastern Cape 913 m
Stirling High School
Stirling, East London, Eastern Cape 1.0 km
99.0% matric 2025Playways Primary School
Berea, East London, Eastern Cape 1.1 km
Lighthouse Christian High School
Buffalo City, Eastern Cape 1.1 km
Harmony Education Primary School
Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape 1.1 km
Eastridge Primary School
Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape 1.2 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.