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Public high school
Jongilanga High School
Kwelerha, East London, Eastern Cape
Jongilanga High School is a public high school in Kwelerha, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 517 learners and 14 educators, about 36.9 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 32 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 32 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 29 | 24 | 82.8% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 36 | 32 | 88.9% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 32 | 32 | 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 |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 517 |
| Educators (2025) | 14 |
| Learners per educator | 36.9 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 25% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200200294 |
| Exam centre number | 4321045 |
Address and location
| Street address | Jongilanga Location,kwelerha,east London,5200 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 1267, Kwelerha, East London, 5200 |
| Suburb / area | Kwelerha |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City 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 Jongilanga High School
Is Jongilanga High School a public or private school?
Jongilanga High School is a public high school.
Does Jongilanga High 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 Jongilanga High School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 32 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 82.8%, 2024 88.9%.
How many learners are at Jongilanga High School?
517 learners and 14 educators (about 36.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 25% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Jongilanga High School?
Its EMIS number is 200200294. Its exam centre number is 4321045.
Where is Jongilanga High School?
Jongilanga Location,kwelerha,east London,5200. It is in Kwelerha, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 073 280 9545.
Schools near Jongilanga High School
Zozo Combined School
Kwelerha, East London, Eastern Cape 3.0 km
Mtunzi Tsolekile Public School
Kwelerha, East London, Eastern Cape 3.1 km
Kwelegha Public Combined School
Woodbrook, East London, Eastern Cape 3.8 km
Bhongolethu Secondary School
Kwelerha, East London, Eastern Cape 4.1 km
78.0% matric 2025Mtyana Public School
East London, Eastern Cape 5.1 km
Lilyfontein Primary School
Brakfontein, Beacon Bay, Eastern Cape 6.4 km
100.0% matric 2025Gwaba Combined School
Kwelerha, East London, Eastern Cape 7.4 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.