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Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School
Tsomo, Eastern Cape
Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Tsomo, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 360 learners and 8 educators, about 45 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, 90.6% of its 32 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
90.6% of the school's 32 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22 | 20 | 90.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 39 | 38 | 97.4% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 32 | 29 | 90.6% | 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) | 360 |
| Educators (2025) | 8 |
| Learners per educator | 45 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 4% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200300804 |
| Exam centre number | 4261020 |
Address and location
| Street address | Luthuli A/A,luthuli Location,tsomo,5400 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 744, Luthuli A/A, Tsomo, 5400 |
| Town | Tsomo |
| 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 Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School
Is Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi 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 Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
90.6% of its 32 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 90.9%, 2024 97.4%.
How many learners are at Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School?
360 learners and 8 educators (about 45 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 4% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200300804. Its exam centre number is 4261020.
Where is Jongizizwe Nkwenkwezi Senior Secondary School?
Luthuli A/A,luthuli Location,tsomo,5400. It is in Tsomo, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani East education district. Phone 082 649 2335.
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95.2% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.