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Public high school
Ngqeleni Senior Secondary School
Ngqeleni, Eastern Cape
Ngqeleni Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Ngqeleni, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 559 learners and 17 educators, about 32.9 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, 93.6% of its 78 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
93.6% of the school's 78 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 38 | 32 | 84.2% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 55 | 54 | 98.2% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 78 | 73 | 93.6% | 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) | 559 |
| Educators (2025) | 17 |
| Learners per educator | 32.9 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 40% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200400756 |
| Exam centre number | 4281034 |
Address and location
| Street address | Maqanyeni A/A, Ngqeleni, 5140 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X129 5140 |
| Town | Ngqeleni |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Or Tambo Coastal |
| Municipality | Nyandeni 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 Ngqeleni Senior Secondary School
Is Ngqeleni Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Ngqeleni Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Ngqeleni 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 Ngqeleni Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
93.6% of its 78 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 84.2%, 2024 98.2%.
How many learners are at Ngqeleni Senior Secondary School?
559 learners and 17 educators (about 32.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 40% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Ngqeleni Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200400756. Its exam centre number is 4281034.
Where is Ngqeleni Senior Secondary School?
Maqanyeni A/A, Ngqeleni, 5140. It is in Ngqeleni, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. Phone 082 663 2025.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.