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Public high school
Gcinumthetho Senior Secondary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape
Gcinumthetho Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Port St Johns, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 746 learners and 19 educators, about 39.3 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 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, 61.2% of its 206 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
61.2% of the school's 206 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 367 | 247 | 67.3% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 325 | 235 | 72.3% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 206 | 126 | 61.2% | 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) | 746 |
| Educators (2025) | 19 |
| Learners per educator | 39.3 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 20% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200400199 |
| Exam centre number | 4281011 |
Address and location
| Street address | Machibi A/A, Majola, Port St Johns, 5120 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 28 Majola, Port St Johns, 5120 |
| Town | Port St Johns |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Or Tambo Coastal |
| Municipality | Port St Johns 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 Gcinumthetho Senior Secondary School
Is Gcinumthetho Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Gcinumthetho Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Gcinumthetho 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 Gcinumthetho Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
61.2% of its 206 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 67.3%, 2024 72.3%.
How many learners are at Gcinumthetho Senior Secondary School?
746 learners and 19 educators (about 39.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 20% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Gcinumthetho Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200400199. Its exam centre number is 4281011.
Where is Gcinumthetho Senior Secondary School?
Machibi A/A, Majola, Port St Johns, 5120. It is in Port St Johns, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. Phone 073 355 9440.
Schools near Gcinumthetho Senior Secondary School
Ndabankulu Senior Primary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 1.5 km
Ngxongweni Senior Secondary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 3.0 km
75.8% matric 2025Gcinibandla Senior Primary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 3.3 km
Lupapasi Junior Secondary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 3.7 km
Mbabalana Senior Primary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 4.0 km
Jongimpuma Junior Primary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 4.1 km
Mvume Springs Senior Primary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 4.5 km
Mevana Primary Junior School
Libode, Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 4.6 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.