Ntshingeni Primary School
Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape 726 m
Public high school
Khwaza Senior Secondary School
Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape
Khwaza Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 464 learners and 13 educators, about 35.7 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the 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, 94.9% of its 59 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
94.9% of the school's 59 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 42 | 39 | 92.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 45 | 38 | 84.4% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 59 | 56 | 94.9% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 464 |
| Educators (2025) | 13 |
| Learners per educator | 35.7 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 33% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200600335 |
| Exam centre number | 4261022 |
Address and location
| Street address | Ntshingeni A/A,cofimvaba,5380 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 32, St.Marks, Cofimvaba, 5380 |
| Town | Cofimvaba |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Chris Hani East |
| Municipality | Intsika Yethu Local Municipality |
| Former department | New Education Department |
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 Khwaza Senior Secondary School
Is Khwaza Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Khwaza Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Khwaza Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Khwaza Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
94.9% of its 59 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 92.9%, 2024 84.4%.
How many learners are at Khwaza Senior Secondary School?
464 learners and 13 educators (about 35.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 33% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Khwaza Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200600335. Its exam centre number is 4261022.
Where is Khwaza Senior Secondary School?
Ntshingeni A/A,cofimvaba,5380. It is in Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani East education district. Phone 082 637 9688.
Schools near Khwaza Senior Secondary School
Mpomvane Senior Primary School
Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape 2.7 km
Thembisile Martin Hani Junior Secondary School
Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape 4.8 km
Mbudlu Junior Secondary School
Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape 5.3 km
Gudwana Junior Secondary School
Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape 5.5 km
Arthur Mfebe Senior Secondary School
St Marks, Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape 5.9 km
98.4% matric 2025Sidubi Poort Junior Secondary School
Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape 6.0 km
St Mark's Primary School
Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape 6.1 km
Zamuxolo Junior Secondary School
Qamata, Eastern Cape 7.6 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.