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Public high school
Johnson Nqonqoza Senior Secondary School
Mnandi, Somerset East, Eastern Cape
Johnson Nqonqoza Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Mnandi, Somerset East, Eastern Cape, in the Sarah Baartman education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 725 learners and 23 educators, about 31.5 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 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, 94.4% of its 107 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
94.4% of the school's 107 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 72 | 59 | 81.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 62 | 60 | 96.8% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 107 | 101 | 94.4% | 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) | 725 |
| Educators (2025) | 23 |
| Learners per educator | 31.5 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 65% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200100359 |
| Exam centre number | 4351021 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1 Takayi Street,mnandi Location,somerset East,5850 |
|---|---|
| Suburb / area | Mnandi |
| Town | Somerset East |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Sarah Baartman |
| Municipality | Blue Crane Route Local 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 Johnson Nqonqoza Senior Secondary School
Is Johnson Nqonqoza Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Johnson Nqonqoza Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Johnson Nqonqoza Senior 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 Johnson Nqonqoza Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
94.4% of its 107 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 81.9%, 2024 96.8%.
How many learners are at Johnson Nqonqoza Senior Secondary School?
725 learners and 23 educators (about 31.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 65% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Johnson Nqonqoza Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200100359. Its exam centre number is 4351021.
Where is Johnson Nqonqoza Senior Secondary School?
1 Takayi Street,mnandi Location,somerset East,5850. It is in Mnandi, Somerset East, Eastern Cape, in the Sarah Baartman education district. Phone 042 243 2078.
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86.7% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.