Kirkwood High School
Kirkwood, Eastern Cape 575 m
100.0% matric 2025Public high school
St Colmcille Public Secondary School
Kirkwood, Eastern Cape
St Colmcille Public Secondary School is a public high school in Kirkwood, Eastern Cape, in the Sarah Baartman education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 081 learners and 30 educators, about 36 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 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, 79.1% of its 86 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
79.1% of the school's 86 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 102 | 68 | 66.7% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 84 | 54 | 64.3% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 86 | 68 | 79.1% | 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 |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 081 |
| Educators (2025) | 30 |
| Learners per educator | 36 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 38% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200100731 |
| Exam centre number | 4351047 |
Address and location
| Street address | Kanaal Street,kirkwood,6120 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 353, Kirkwood, 6120 |
| Town | Kirkwood |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Sarah Baartman |
| Municipality | Sundays River Valley Local Municipality |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
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 St Colmcille Public Secondary School
Is St Colmcille Public Secondary School a public or private school?
St Colmcille Public Secondary School is a public high school.
Does St Colmcille Public Secondary 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 St Colmcille Public Secondary School's matric pass rate?
79.1% of its 86 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 66.7%, 2024 64.3%.
How many learners are at St Colmcille Public Secondary School?
1 081 learners and 30 educators (about 36 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 38% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of St Colmcille Public Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200100731. Its exam centre number is 4351047.
Where is St Colmcille Public Secondary School?
Kanaal Street,kirkwood,6120. It is in Kirkwood, Eastern Cape, in the Sarah Baartman education district. Phone 042 230 1682.
Schools near St Colmcille Public Secondary School
Rietberg Primary School
Sonop Street, Kirkwood, Eastern Cape 1.1 km
Bontrug Senior Primary School
Kirkwood, Uitenhage, Eastern Cape 3.6 km
Glentana Junior Primary School
Moses Mabida Location, Kirkwood, Eastern Cape 3.6 km
Moses Mabida Senior Secondary School
Kirkwood, Eastern Cape 3.7 km
91.3% matric 2025Bongolethu Junior Primary School
Moses Mabida Location, Kirkwood, Eastern Cape 3.7 km
St Reginalds Primary School
Wesbank, Kirkwood, Eastern Cape 5.9 km
Mistkraal RC Primary School
Kirkwood, Eastern Cape 6.8 km
Malmaison Primary School
Kirkwood, Eastern Cape 7.4 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.