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Public combined school
Muir College Boys High School
Vanes Estate, Kariega, Eastern Cape
Muir College Boys High School is a public combined school in Vanes Estate, Kariega, Eastern Cape, in the Nelson Mandela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 690 learners and 34 educators, about 20.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public combined schools in Eastern Cape (436 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, 95.3% of its 86 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
95.3% of the school's 86 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 89 | 87 | 97.8% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 87 | 83 | 95.4% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 86 | 82 | 95.3% | 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 | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 690 |
| Educators (2025) | 34 |
| Learners per educator | 20.3 (province average 30.2) |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200100538 |
| Exam centre number | 4341055 |
Address and location
| Street address | Sir Thomas Muir Drive,vanes Estate,kariega,6229 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 231, Vanes Estate, Uitenhage, 6230 |
| Suburb / area | Vanes Estate |
| Town | Kariega |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Nelson Mandela |
| Municipality | Sundays River Valley Local Municipality |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
Admissions
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Questions about Muir College Boys High School
Is Muir College Boys High School a public or private school?
Muir College Boys High School is a public combined school.
Does Muir College Boys High 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 5 school.
What is Muir College Boys High School's matric pass rate?
95.3% of its 86 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 97.8%, 2024 95.4%.
How many learners are at Muir College Boys High School?
690 learners and 34 educators (about 20.3 learners per educator) in 2025.
What is the EMIS number of Muir College Boys High School?
Its EMIS number is 200100538. Its exam centre number is 4341055.
Where is Muir College Boys High School?
Sir Thomas Muir Drive,vanes Estate,kariega,6229. It is in Vanes Estate, Kariega, Eastern Cape, in the Nelson Mandela education district. Phone 041 966 1147.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.