Lower Seplan Primary School
Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape 150 m
Public high school
Lower Seplan Senior Secondary School
Cala, Lady Frere, Eastern Cape
Lower Seplan Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Cala, Lady Frere, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 193 learners and 9 educators, about 21.4 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, all 24 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 24 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22 | 20 | 90.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 19 | 18 | 94.7% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 24 | 24 | 100.0% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 193 |
| Educators (2025) | 9 |
| Learners per educator | 21.4 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 91% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200601032 |
| Exam centre number | 4261025 |
Address and location
| Street address | Lower Seplan Area,lower Seplan,cala,5455 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 393, Lady Frere |
| Suburb / area | Cala |
| Town | Lady Frere |
| 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 Lower Seplan Senior Secondary School
Is Lower Seplan Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Lower Seplan Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Lower Seplan 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 Lower Seplan Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 24 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 90.9%, 2024 94.7%.
How many learners are at Lower Seplan Senior Secondary School?
193 learners and 9 educators (about 21.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 91% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Lower Seplan Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200601032. Its exam centre number is 4261025.
Where is Lower Seplan Senior Secondary School?
Lower Seplan Area,lower Seplan,cala,5455. It is in Cala, Lady Frere, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani East education district. Phone 082 776 7988.
Schools near Lower Seplan Senior Secondary School
Luzuko Junior Secondary School
Cala, Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape 3.0 km
Ndonga Junior Secondary School
Lady Frere, Eastern Cape 3.2 km
Rwantsana Junior Secondary School
Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape 4.7 km
Valelo Junior Secondary School
Lady Frere, Eastern Cape 5.8 km
Seplan Junior Secondary School
Cala, Eastern Cape 6.1 km
Masizakhe Junior Primary School
Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape 6.3 km
Buyokoyoko Junior Secondary School
Lady Frere, Eastern Cape 7.5 km
Zingqutu Junior Secondary School
Cala, Eastern Cape 7.7 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.