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West Bank High School
West Bank, East London, Eastern Cape
West Bank High School is a public combined school in West Bank, 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 900 learners and 33 educators, about 27.3 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, 88.5% of its 61 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
88.5% of the school's 61 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64 | 57 | 89.1% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 57 | 54 | 94.7% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 61 | 54 | 88.5% | 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) | 900 |
| Educators (2025) | 33 |
| Learners per educator | 27.3 (province average 30.2) |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200901 |
| Exam centre number | 4321112 |
Address and location
| Street address | 44 Hood Street,west Bank,east London,5218 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 14095, West Bank, East London, 5218 |
| Suburb / area | West Bank |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | Cape Education Department(CED) |
Admissions
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Questions about West Bank High School
Is West Bank High School a public or private school?
West Bank High School is a public combined school.
Does West Bank 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 West Bank High School's matric pass rate?
88.5% of its 61 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 89.1%, 2024 94.7%.
How many learners are at West Bank High School?
900 learners and 33 educators (about 27.3 learners per educator) in 2025.
What is the EMIS number of West Bank High School?
Its EMIS number is 200200901. Its exam centre number is 4321112.
Where is West Bank High School?
44 Hood Street,west Bank,east London,5218. It is in West Bank, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 731 1639.
Schools near West Bank High School
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Centre of Excellence
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84.3% matric 2025Althorpe College
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72.3% matric 2025Kings College Independent School
Arcadia, East London, Eastern Cape 2.0 km
Country College Primary School
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Kid'Z College Primary School
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Albany Street Secondary School
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College Street Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.