Parkside Primary School
Parkside, East London, Eastern Cape 228 m
Public high school
John Bisseker Senior Secondary School
Eastlondon, East London, Eastern Cape
John Bisseker Senior 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 1 250 learners and 39 educators, about 32.1 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 76.5% of its 162 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
76.5% of the school's 162 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 153 | 107 | 69.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 157 | 133 | 84.7% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 162 | 124 | 76.5% | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 250 |
| Educators (2025) | 39 |
| Learners per educator | 32.1 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 61% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200292 |
| Exam centre number | 4321044 |
Address and location
| Street address | Kosmos Street, Parkside, East London 5209, 5220 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 10006, 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 John Bisseker Senior Secondary School
Is John Bisseker Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
John Bisseker Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does John Bisseker Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is John Bisseker Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
76.5% of its 162 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 69.9%, 2024 84.7%.
How many learners are at John Bisseker Senior Secondary School?
1 250 learners and 39 educators (about 32.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 61% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of John Bisseker Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200292. Its exam centre number is 4321044.
Where is John Bisseker Senior Secondary School?
Kosmos Street, Parkside, East London 5209, 5220. It is in Eastlondon, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 302 0990.
Schools near John Bisseker Senior Secondary School
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Parkside, East London, Eastern Cape 691 m
Pefferville Primary School
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Isaiah 58 Primary School
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Sinovuyo Secondary School
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90.9% matric 2025Lujiza Public Primary School
Duncan Village Proper, East London, Eastern Cape 867 m
Masakhe Primary School
East London, Eastern Cape 978 m
Nompumelelo Public School
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Khayalethu Special School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.