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Public high school
Egqili Senior Secondary School
Aliwal North, Eastern Cape
Egqili Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Aliwal North, Eastern Cape, in the Joe Gqabi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 872 learners and 25 educators, about 34.9 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 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, 94.8% of its 96 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
94.8% of the school's 96 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 143 | 104 | 72.7% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 149 | 104 | 69.8% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 96 | 91 | 94.8% | 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) | 872 |
| Educators (2025) | 25 |
| Learners per educator | 34.9 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 44% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200600160 |
| Exam centre number | 4271011 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1170 Hilton Township, Aliwal North, 9750 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 740 9750 |
| Town | Aliwal North |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Joe Gqabi |
| Municipality | Walter Sisulu Local Municipality |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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 Egqili Senior Secondary School
Is Egqili Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Egqili Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Egqili Senior 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 Egqili Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
94.8% of its 96 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 72.7%, 2024 69.8%.
How many learners are at Egqili Senior Secondary School?
872 learners and 25 educators (about 34.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 44% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Egqili Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200600160. Its exam centre number is 4271011.
Where is Egqili Senior Secondary School?
1170 Hilton Township, Aliwal North, 9750. It is in Aliwal North, Eastern Cape, in the Joe Gqabi education district. Phone 051 228 0075.
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