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Public high school
Ngangelizwe Senior Secondary School
Ikwezi, Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Ngangelizwe Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Ikwezi, Mthatha, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 442 learners and 38 educators, about 37.9 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, 98.8% of its 256 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.8% of the school's 256 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 237 | 226 | 95.4% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 214 | 208 | 97.2% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 256 | 253 | 98.8% | 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) | 1 442 |
| Educators (2025) | 38 |
| Learners per educator | 37.9 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 24% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200401343 |
| Exam centre number | 4291056 |
Address and location
| Street address | Pondo Road,ngangelizwe Loc,mthatha,5099 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X5204 5100 |
| Suburb / area | Ikwezi |
| Town | Mthatha |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Or Tambo Inland |
| Municipality | King Sabata Dalindyebo 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 Ngangelizwe Senior Secondary School
Is Ngangelizwe Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Ngangelizwe Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Ngangelizwe Senior 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 Ngangelizwe Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
98.8% of its 256 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 95.4%, 2024 97.2%.
How many learners are at Ngangelizwe Senior Secondary School?
1 442 learners and 38 educators (about 37.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 24% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Ngangelizwe Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200401343. Its exam centre number is 4291056.
Where is Ngangelizwe Senior Secondary School?
Pondo Road,ngangelizwe Loc,mthatha,5099. It is in Ikwezi, Mthatha, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. Phone 047 535 9128.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.