Northern Cape Department of Education (NCDoE)
The Northern Cape Department of Education runs public schooling in Northern Cape: 601 schools, 314 185 learners and 11 524 educators across 5 education districts. In 2025, 87.8% of the province's matric candidates passed.
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Education districts in Northern Cape
| District | Schools | Private | Learners | Matric pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Baard (FB) | 141 | 16 | 101 193 | 86.3% |
| John Taolo Gaetsewe (JTG) | 184 | 14 | 84 522 | 87.0% |
| Namakwa (NMK) | 79 | 6 | 21 782 | 90.5% |
| Pixley Ka Seme (PXL) | 93 | 8 | 46 858 | 89.3% |
| Zf Mgcawu (ZFM) | 104 | 6 | 59 830 | 90.1% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the official website of the Northern Cape Department of Education?
The Northern Cape Department of Education's official website is ncdoe.ncpg.gov.za. Online school applications are made at www.ncdoeadmissions.org.
How many schools does the Northern Cape Department of Education manage?
Northern Cape has 601 registered schools: 551 public schools run by the department and 50 independent schools that it registers and monitors, with 314 185 learners in 2025.
How many education districts are there in Northern Cape?
The department works through 5 education districts, listed above. Each district office supports the schools in its area and handles matters such as admissions appeals, learner transfers and school support.
Which district is my school in?
Search for the school on SchoolsInfo; its page shows the education district and circuit. You can also open a district above to see every school in it.
SchoolsInfo is independent and not part of the Northern Cape Department of Education. School and district data: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025.