Gengqe Junior Secondary School
Mqanduli, Eastern Cape 0 m
Public high school
Gengqe Senior Secondary School
Mqanduli, Eastern Cape
Gengqe Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Mqanduli, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 856 learners and 23 educators, about 37.2 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 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, 84.6% of its 195 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
84.6% of the school's 195 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 139 | 95 | 68.3% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 194 | 128 | 66.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 195 | 165 | 84.6% | 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) | 856 |
| Educators (2025) | 23 |
| Learners per educator | 37.2 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 24% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200400205 |
| Exam centre number | 4291021 |
Address and location
| Street address | Gengqe A/A,mqanduli,5080 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X553, Mqanduli, 5080 |
| Town | Mqanduli |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Or Tambo Inland |
| Municipality | King Sabata Dalindyebo 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 Gengqe Senior Secondary School
Is Gengqe Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Gengqe Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Gengqe 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 Gengqe Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
84.6% of its 195 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 68.3%, 2024 66.0%.
How many learners are at Gengqe Senior Secondary School?
856 learners and 23 educators (about 37.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 24% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Gengqe Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200400205. Its exam centre number is 4291021.
Where is Gengqe Senior Secondary School?
Gengqe A/A,mqanduli,5080. It is in Mqanduli, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. Phone 079 810 8888.
Schools near Gengqe Senior Secondary School
Gotyibeni Junior Primary School
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Zilinyama Junior Primary School
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Zibodla Junior Secondary School
Mqanduli, Eastern Cape 4.0 km
Liwalaphakade Senior Primary School
Mqanduli, Eastern Cape 4.4 km
Amambalu Junior Secondary School
Mqanduli, Eastern Cape 4.5 km
Sakhisizwe (Bijolo) Senior Secondary School
Mqanduli, Eastern Cape 4.5 km
Corana Primary School
Mqanduli, Eastern Cape 4.5 km
Mangqobe Junior Secondary School
Mqanduli, Eastern Cape 4.5 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.