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Public high school
Ezingqayi Senior Secondary School
Butterworth, Eastern Cape
Ezingqayi Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Butterworth, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 304 learners and 13 educators, about 23.4 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 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, 88.8% of its 80 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
88.8% of the school's 80 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 102 | 81 | 79.4% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 114 | 97 | 85.1% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 80 | 71 | 88.8% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 304 |
| Educators (2025) | 13 |
| Learners per educator | 23.4 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 81% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200300744 |
| Exam centre number | 4301022 |
Address and location
| Street address | Zingqayi A/A,butterworth,4960 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 304, Butterworth, 4960 |
| Town | Butterworth |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Amathole East |
| Municipality | Mnquma Local Municipality |
| Former department | New Education Department |
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 Ezingqayi Senior Secondary School
Is Ezingqayi Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Ezingqayi Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Ezingqayi Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Ezingqayi Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
88.8% of its 80 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 79.4%, 2024 85.1%.
How many learners are at Ezingqayi Senior Secondary School?
304 learners and 13 educators (about 23.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 81% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Ezingqayi Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200300744. Its exam centre number is 4301022.
Where is Ezingqayi Senior Secondary School?
Zingqayi A/A,butterworth,4960. It is in Butterworth, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. Phone 081 243 6257.
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Blue-Sky Junior Secondary School
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Bulube's Junior Secondary School
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Tanga Senior Secondary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.