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Public high school
Ngubezulu Senior Secondary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape
Ngubezulu Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Port St Johns, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 879 learners and 25 educators, about 35.2 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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, 76.1% of its 109 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
76.1% of the school's 109 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 255 | 139 | 54.5% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 143 | 96 | 67.1% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 109 | 83 | 76.1% | 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) | 879 |
| Educators (2025) | 25 |
| Learners per educator | 35.2 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 32% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200400775 |
| Exam centre number | 4281035 |
Address and location
| Street address | Gomolo A/A, Port St Johns, 5120 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 170 5120 |
| Town | Port St Johns |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Or Tambo Coastal |
| Municipality | Port St Johns 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 Ngubezulu Senior Secondary School
Is Ngubezulu Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Ngubezulu Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Ngubezulu 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 Ngubezulu Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
76.1% of its 109 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 54.5%, 2024 67.1%.
How many learners are at Ngubezulu Senior Secondary School?
879 learners and 25 educators (about 35.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 32% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Ngubezulu Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200400775. Its exam centre number is 4281035.
Where is Ngubezulu Senior Secondary School?
Gomolo A/A, Port St Johns, 5120. It is in Port St Johns, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. Phone 072 224 2713.
Schools near Ngubezulu Senior Secondary School
Isilimela Junior Secondary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 1.1 km
Ndluzula Junior Primary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 1.7 km
Nokulunga Senior Primary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 2.2 km
Mvelelo Senior Primary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 2.2 km
Sitha Senior Primary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 3.6 km
Lugasweni Senior Primary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 3.7 km
Maggie Senior Primary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 4.8 km
Nkwilini Senior Primary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 4.9 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.