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Public high school
Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School
Lady Frere, Eastern Cape
Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Lady Frere, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 477 learners and 15 educators, about 31.8 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the 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, 80.0% of its 60 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
80.0% of the school's 60 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 71 | 60 | 84.5% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 74 | 62 | 83.8% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 60 | 48 | 80.0% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 477 |
| Educators (2025) | 15 |
| Learners per educator | 31.8 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 59% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200600211 |
| Exam centre number | 4331013 |
Address and location
| Street address | Cumakala Village,lady Frere,lady Frere,5410 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X 1115, Lady Frere, 5410 |
| Town | Lady Frere |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Chris Hani West |
| Municipality | Emalahleni Local Municipality |
| Former department | Transkei |
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 Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School
Is Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
80.0% of its 60 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 84.5%, 2024 83.8%.
How many learners are at Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School?
477 learners and 15 educators (about 31.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 59% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200600211. Its exam centre number is 4331013.
Where is Gcinubuzwe Senior Secondary School?
Cumakala Village,lady Frere,lady Frere,5410. It is in Lady Frere, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district.
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Jackson College Academy
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Lady Frere Full Service School
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Victorius Kindergarten and Primary School
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Ngqanda Junior Secondary School
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Nompumelelo Junior Secondary School
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Ngcuka Junior Secondary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.