Isikhoba Junior Secondary School
Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape 225 m
Public high school
Isikhoba Nombewu Tech Senior Secondary School
Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape
Isikhoba Nombewu Tech Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a technical specialisation. In 2025 it had 514 learners and 20 educators, about 25.7 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, all 72 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 72 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 80 | 76 | 95.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 66 | 66 | 100.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 72 | 72 | 100.0% | 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 |
| Specialisation | Technical |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 514 |
| Educators (2025) | 20 |
| Learners per educator | 25.7 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 71% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200601031 |
| Exam centre number | 4261019 |
Address and location
| Street address | Isikhoba Admin Area,cofimvaba,5380 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 178, Cofimvaba, 5380 |
| Town | Cofimvaba |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Chris Hani East |
| Municipality | Intsika Yethu 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 Isikhoba Nombewu Tech Senior Secondary School
Is Isikhoba Nombewu Tech Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Isikhoba Nombewu Tech Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Isikhoba Nombewu Tech 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 Isikhoba Nombewu Tech Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 72 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 95.0%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Isikhoba Nombewu Tech Senior Secondary School?
514 learners and 20 educators (about 25.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 71% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Isikhoba Nombewu Tech Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200601031. Its exam centre number is 4261019.
Where is Isikhoba Nombewu Tech Senior Secondary School?
Isikhoba Admin Area,cofimvaba,5380. It is in Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani East education district. Phone 071 689 7759.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.