King Edward High School

King Edward High School is a public combined school in Matatiele, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 803 learners and 45 educators, about 17.8 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public combined schools in Eastern Cape (436 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, all 51 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).

Matric (NSC) results

Every one of the school's 51 matric candidates passed in 2025.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Eastern Cape
2023	49	49	100.0%	81.5%
2024	47	47	100.0%	85.1%
2025	51	51	100.0%	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 combined school
Phase (DBE)	Combined School
Sector	Public
Quintile	4 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	803
Educators (2025)	45
Learners per educator	17.8 (province average 30.2)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	200501581
Exam centre number	4251019

Address and location

Street address	10 School Street,matatiele,4730
Postal address	P O Box 91, Matatiele, 4730
Town	Matatiele
Province	Eastern Cape
Education district	Alfred Nzo West
Municipality	Matatiele Local Municipality
Former department	House of Assembly(HOA)

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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.