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Public high school
Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School
Nqamakwe, Butterworth, Eastern Cape
Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Nqamakwe, Butterworth, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 67 learners and 5 educators, about 13.4 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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 fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 71.4% of its 7 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
71.4% of the school's 7 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9 | 8 | 88.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 11 | 9 | 81.8% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 7 | 5 | 71.4% | 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 | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 67 |
| Educators (2025) | 5 |
| Learners per educator | 13.4 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 98% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200300443 |
| Exam centre number | 4301060 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mkiva A/A,nqamakwe,4990 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 1213, Butterworth, 4960 |
| Suburb / area | Nqamakwe |
| Town | Butterworth |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Amathole East |
| Municipality | Mnquma 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 Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School
Is Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
71.4% of its 7 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 88.9%, 2024 81.8%.
How many learners are at Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School?
67 learners and 5 educators (about 13.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 98% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200300443. Its exam centre number is 4301060.
Where is Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School?
Mkiva A/A,nqamakwe,4990. It is in Nqamakwe, Butterworth, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. Phone 078 159 4468.
Schools near Ngubesizwe Senior Secondary School
Mpumalanga Combined School
Kwamkiva A/A, Nqamakwe, Eastern Cape 1.3 km
Bethel Junior Secondary School
Nqamakwe, Ndabakazi, Eastern Cape 1.5 km
Upper Cegcuwana Junior Secondary School
Nqamakwe, Eastern Cape 3.7 km
Thembelihle Junior Secondary School
Butterworth, Eastern Cape 3.9 km
Litha Combined School
Nqamakwe, Eastern Cape 3.9 km
Mgomanzi Senior Secondary School
Butterworth, Eastern Cape 4.1 km
97.0% matric 2025Upper Mgomanzi Junior Secondary School
Butterworth, Eastern Cape 4.3 km
Mntuyedwa Junior Secondary School
Butterworth, Eastern Cape 4.3 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.