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Port Rex Technical High School
Berea, East London, Eastern Cape
Port Rex Technical High School is a public high school in Berea, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a technical specialisation. In 2025 it had 678 learners and 41 educators, about 16.5 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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, 91.1% of its 112 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
91.1% of the school's 112 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 124 | 91 | 73.4% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 106 | 82 | 77.4% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 112 | 102 | 91.1% | 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 |
| Specialisation | Technical |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 678 |
| Educators (2025) | 41 |
| Learners per educator | 16.5 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 55% of 33 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200699 |
| Exam centre number | 4321076 |
Address and location
| Street address | 55 Chamberlain Road,berea,east London,5247 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X1, Tecoma, 5214 |
| Suburb / area | Berea |
| 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 Port Rex Technical High School
Is Port Rex Technical High School a public or private school?
Port Rex Technical High School is a public high school.
Does Port Rex Technical 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 Port Rex Technical High School's matric pass rate?
91.1% of its 112 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 73.4%, 2024 77.4%.
How many learners are at Port Rex Technical High School?
678 learners and 41 educators (about 16.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 55% of 33 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Port Rex Technical High School?
Its EMIS number is 200200699. Its exam centre number is 4321076.
Where is Port Rex Technical High School?
55 Chamberlain Road,berea,east London,5247. It is in Berea, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 726 5324.
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