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Public high school
L Jentile Senior Secondary School
Cala, Eastern Cape
L Jentile Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Cala, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 311 learners and 8 educators, about 38.9 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, 96.1% of its 51 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
96.1% of the school's 51 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 47 | 42 | 89.4% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 55 | 43 | 78.2% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 51 | 49 | 96.1% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 311 |
| Educators (2025) | 8 |
| Learners per educator | 38.9 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 17% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200600359 |
| Exam centre number | 4261023 |
Address and location
| Street address | Zikhonkwane A/A,cala,cala,5455 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 1001, Cala, 5455 |
| Town | Cala |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Chris Hani East |
| Municipality | Sakhisizwe 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 L Jentile Senior Secondary School
Is L Jentile Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
L Jentile Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does L Jentile 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 L Jentile Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
96.1% of its 51 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 89.4%, 2024 78.2%.
How many learners are at L Jentile Senior Secondary School?
311 learners and 8 educators (about 38.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 17% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of L Jentile Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200600359. Its exam centre number is 4261023.
Where is L Jentile Senior Secondary School?
Zikhonkwane A/A,cala,cala,5455. It is in Cala, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani East education district. Phone 082 227 7285.
Schools near L Jentile Senior Secondary School
Cala Pass Primary Junior School
Cala, Eastern Cape 2.9 km
Qiba Junior Secondary School
Cala, Eastern Cape 3.9 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.