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Public combined school
Noncedo Combined School
East London, Eastern Cape
Noncedo Combined School is a public combined school in East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 636 learners and 18 educators, about 35.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public combined schools in Eastern Cape (436 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, 55.6% of its 27 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
55.6% of the school's 27 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22 | 10 | 45.5% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 33 | 26 | 78.8% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 27 | 15 | 55.6% | 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 combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 636 |
| Educators (2025) | 18 |
| Learners per educator | 35.3 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 34% of 104 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200200619 |
| Exam centre number | 4321069 |
Address and location
| Street address | Thornpark,beacon Bay,east London,5200 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O Box 88 East London, East London, 5200 |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
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Questions about Noncedo Combined School
Is Noncedo Combined School a public or private school?
Noncedo Combined School is a public combined school.
Does Noncedo Combined 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 Noncedo Combined School's matric pass rate?
55.6% of its 27 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 45.5%, 2024 78.8%.
How many learners are at Noncedo Combined School?
636 learners and 18 educators (about 35.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 34% of 104 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Noncedo Combined School?
Its EMIS number is 200200619. Its exam centre number is 4321069.
Where is Noncedo Combined School?
Thornpark,beacon Bay,east London,5200. It is in East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 074 282 4977.
Schools near Noncedo Combined School
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East London Montessori School
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Floradale Farm School
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Gcobani Intermediate Primary School
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Unathi Senior Secondary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.