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Selborne College
Selborne, East London, Eastern Cape
Selborne College is a public high school in Selborne, 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 772 learners and 55 educators, about 14 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, 98.7% of its 152 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.7% of the school's 152 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 150 | 148 | 98.7% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 141 | 138 | 97.9% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 152 | 150 | 98.7% | 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 | 5 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 772 |
| Educators (2025) | 55 |
| Learners per educator | 14 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 85% of 33 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200750 |
| Exam centre number | 4321085 |
Address and location
| Street address | Dawson Road,selborne,east London,5201 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Selborne, 5201 |
| Suburb / area | Selborne |
| 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 Selborne College
Is Selborne College a public or private school?
Selborne College is a public high school.
Does Selborne College 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 Selborne College's matric pass rate?
98.7% of its 152 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 98.7%, 2024 97.9%.
How many learners are at Selborne College?
772 learners and 55 educators (about 14 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 85% of 33 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Selborne College?
Its EMIS number is 200200750. Its exam centre number is 4321085.
Where is Selborne College?
Dawson Road,selborne,east London,5201. It is in Selborne, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 722 1822.
Schools near Selborne College
East London RC Primary School
Southernwood, East London, Eastern Cape 465 m
Harmony Education Primary School
Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape 501 m
Clarendon Girls Primary School
Selborne, East London, Eastern Cape 547 m
Lighthouse Christian Primary School
East London, Eastern Cape 549 m
Lighthouse Christian High School
Buffalo City, Eastern Cape 587 m
Selborne Primary School
Berea, East London, Eastern Cape 637 m
Gemrock Primary School
East London, Eastern Cape 688 m
Belgravia Art Centre
Milner Estate Lennox Estate & Pan, East London, Eastern Cape 862 m
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.