Debe Marela Primary School
Debenek Olocation, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 698 m
Public high school
Josi Marela Senior Secondary School
Middledrift, Debe Nek, Eastern Cape
Josi Marela Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Middledrift, Debe Nek, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 31 learners and 6 educators, about 5.2 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, 60.0% of its 5 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
60.0% of the school's 5 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 | 4 | 57.1% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 11 | 9 | 81.8% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 5 | 3 | 60.0% | 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) | 31 |
| Educators (2025) | 6 |
| Learners per educator | 5.2 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 99% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200200297 |
| Exam centre number | 4311036 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand No 200401 Debe Marela,debe Nek,debe Nek,5604 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 88, Debe Nek, Debe Nek, 5604 |
| Suburb / area | Middledrift |
| Town | Debe Nek |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Amathole West |
| Municipality | Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality |
| Former department | Ciskei |
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 Josi Marela Senior Secondary School
Is Josi Marela Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Josi Marela Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Josi Marela 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 Josi Marela Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
60.0% of its 5 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 57.1%, 2024 81.8%.
How many learners are at Josi Marela Senior Secondary School?
31 learners and 6 educators (about 5.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 99% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Josi Marela Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200297. Its exam centre number is 4311036.
Where is Josi Marela Senior Secondary School?
Stand No 200401 Debe Marela,debe Nek,debe Nek,5604. It is in Middledrift, Debe Nek, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole West education district. Phone 078 496 2691.
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90.2% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.