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Ekuphumleni Secondary School
Middelburg Ec, Middelburg, Eastern Cape
Ekuphumleni Secondary School is a public high school in Middelburg Ec, Middelburg, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 713 learners and 17 educators, about 41.9 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, 85.9% of its 78 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
85.9% of the school's 78 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 69 | 52 | 75.4% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 69 | 58 | 84.1% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 78 | 67 | 85.9% | 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) | 713 |
| Educators (2025) | 17 |
| Learners per educator | 41.9 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 9% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200600162 |
| Exam centre number | 4331010 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mguga Street, Kwanonzame, Middelburg, 5900 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 336, Kwanonzame, Middelburg, 5900 |
| Suburb / area | Middelburg Ec |
| Town | Middelburg |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Chris Hani West |
| Municipality | Inxuba Yethemba 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 Ekuphumleni Secondary School
Is Ekuphumleni Secondary School a public or private school?
Ekuphumleni Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Ekuphumleni 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 Ekuphumleni Secondary School's matric pass rate?
85.9% of its 78 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 75.4%, 2024 84.1%.
How many learners are at Ekuphumleni Secondary School?
713 learners and 17 educators (about 41.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 9% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Ekuphumleni Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200600162. Its exam centre number is 4331010.
Where is Ekuphumleni Secondary School?
Mguga Street, Kwanonzame, Middelburg, 5900. It is in Middelburg Ec, Middelburg, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district. Phone 049 842 1508.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.