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Public high school
James Jolobe Secondary School
Motherwell, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
James Jolobe Secondary School is a public high school in Motherwell, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, in the Nelson Mandela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 972 learners and 23 educators, about 42.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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, 97.8% of its 90 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
97.8% of the school's 90 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 93 | 83 | 89.2% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 54 | 45 | 83.3% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 90 | 88 | 97.8% | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 972 |
| Educators (2025) | 23 |
| Learners per educator | 42.3 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 8% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200100347 |
| Exam centre number | 4341036 |
Address and location
| Street address | 237 Nyara Street,nu 4a,motherwell,6211 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 22113, Port Elizabeth, 6000 |
| Suburb / area | Motherwell |
| Town | Gqeberha |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Nelson Mandela |
| Municipality | Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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 James Jolobe Secondary School
Is James Jolobe Secondary School a public or private school?
James Jolobe Secondary School is a public high school.
Does James Jolobe Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is James Jolobe Secondary School's matric pass rate?
97.8% of its 90 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 89.2%, 2024 83.3%.
How many learners are at James Jolobe Secondary School?
972 learners and 23 educators (about 42.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 8% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of James Jolobe Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200100347. Its exam centre number is 4341036.
Where is James Jolobe Secondary School?
237 Nyara Street,nu 4a,motherwell,6211. It is in Motherwell, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, in the Nelson Mandela education district. Phone 041 476 0731.
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Zanoxolo Public School
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Masiphathisane Secondary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.