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Public high school
Kwamagxaki Secondary School
Kwamagxaki, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Kwamagxaki Secondary School is a public high school in Kwamagxaki, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, in the Nelson Mandela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 655 learners and 45 educators, about 36.8 learners per educator. That makes it larger than 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, 93.1% of its 260 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
93.1% of the school's 260 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 203 | 165 | 81.3% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 170 | 160 | 94.1% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 260 | 242 | 93.1% | 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) | 1 655 |
| Educators (2025) | 45 |
| Learners per educator | 36.8 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 32% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200100927 |
| Exam centre number | 4341040 |
Address and location
| Street address | 2 Ralo Road,kwamagxaki,gqeberha,6201 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 272, New Brighton, 6200 |
| Suburb / area | Kwamagxaki |
| Town | Gqeberha |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Nelson Mandela |
| Municipality | Nelson Mandela Bay 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 Kwamagxaki Secondary School
Is Kwamagxaki Secondary School a public or private school?
Kwamagxaki Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Kwamagxaki 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 Kwamagxaki Secondary School's matric pass rate?
93.1% of its 260 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 81.3%, 2024 94.1%.
How many learners are at Kwamagxaki Secondary School?
1 655 learners and 45 educators (about 36.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 32% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Kwamagxaki Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200100927. Its exam centre number is 4341040.
Where is Kwamagxaki Secondary School?
2 Ralo Road,kwamagxaki,gqeberha,6201. It is in Kwamagxaki, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, in the Nelson Mandela education district. Phone 041 463 3966.
Schools near Kwamagxaki Secondary School
Nomathamsanqa Primary School
Khayamnandi, Despatch, Eastern Cape 2.6 km
Booysen Park Secondary School
Booysens Park, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape 2.7 km
78.1% matric 2025Sapphire Road Primary School
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Zanolwazi Senior Secondary School
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61.3% matric 2025Cedarberg Primary School
Booysen Park, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape 3.1 km
Booysen Park Primary School
Booysen Park, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape 3.3 km
Despatch Primary School
Resevoir Hills, Despatch, Eastern Cape 3.4 km
Melumzi Primary School
Kwanobuhle, Kariega, Eastern Cape 4.2 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.