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Public high school
Ekuphumleni Senior Secondary School
Ekupumleni, Whittlesea, Eastern Cape
Ekuphumleni Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Ekupumleni, Whittlesea, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 159 learners and 29 educators, about 40 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, 93.5% of its 155 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
93.5% of the school's 155 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 120 | 114 | 95.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 125 | 120 | 96.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 155 | 145 | 93.5% | 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 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) | 1 159 |
| Educators (2025) | 29 |
| Learners per educator | 40 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 14% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200600163 |
| Exam centre number | 4331009 |
Address and location
| Street address | 719 Zone 2,whittlesea,ekuphumleni,5360 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 1, Whittlesea, 5360 |
| Suburb / area | Ekupumleni |
| Town | Whittlesea |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Chris Hani West |
| Municipality | Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality |
| Former department | Ciskei |
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 Senior Secondary School
Is Ekuphumleni Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Ekuphumleni Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Ekuphumleni 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 Ekuphumleni Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
93.5% of its 155 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 95.0%, 2024 96.0%.
How many learners are at Ekuphumleni Senior Secondary School?
1 159 learners and 29 educators (about 40 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 14% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Ekuphumleni Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200600163. Its exam centre number is 4331009.
Where is Ekuphumleni Senior Secondary School?
719 Zone 2,whittlesea,ekuphumleni,5360. It is in Ekupumleni, Whittlesea, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district. Phone 040 841 0015.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.