Upper Gqogqora Primary School
Tsomo, Eastern Cape 453 m
Public high school
Ndyebo Ntsaluba Secondary School
Tsomo, Eastern Cape
Ndyebo Ntsaluba Secondary School is a public high school in Tsomo, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 430 learners and 16 educators, about 26.9 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, 94.7% of its 75 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
94.7% of the school's 75 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 60 | 56 | 93.3% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 73 | 72 | 98.6% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 75 | 71 | 94.7% | 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) | 430 |
| Educators (2025) | 16 |
| Learners per educator | 26.9 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 78% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200300845 |
| Exam centre number | 4261040 |
Address and location
| Street address | Upper Gqogqora A/A,tsomo,tsomo,5400 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 114, Tsomo, Tsomo, 5400 |
| Town | Tsomo |
| 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 Ndyebo Ntsaluba Secondary School
Is Ndyebo Ntsaluba Secondary School a public or private school?
Ndyebo Ntsaluba Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Ndyebo Ntsaluba 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 Ndyebo Ntsaluba Secondary School's matric pass rate?
94.7% of its 75 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 93.3%, 2024 98.6%.
How many learners are at Ndyebo Ntsaluba Secondary School?
430 learners and 16 educators (about 26.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 78% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Ndyebo Ntsaluba Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200300845. Its exam centre number is 4261040.
Where is Ndyebo Ntsaluba Secondary School?
Upper Gqogqora A/A,tsomo,tsomo,5400. It is in Tsomo, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani East education district. Phone 063 509 6305.
Schools near Ndyebo Ntsaluba Secondary School
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Mabentseni Junior Secondary School
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Ngubezulu Junior Secondary School
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Upper Xume Primary School
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Gobinamba Senior Secondary School
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83.3% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.