Fairfield Junior Secondary School
Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 229 m
Public high school
Ngwayibanjwa Senior Secondary School
Fairfield Location, Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Ngwayibanjwa Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Fairfield Location, 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 780 learners and 34 educators, about 22.9 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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, 91.0% of its 166 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
91.0% of the school's 166 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 128 | 101 | 78.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 117 | 93 | 79.5% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 166 | 151 | 91.0% | 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) | 780 |
| Educators (2025) | 34 |
| Learners per educator | 22.9 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 91% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200401335 |
| Exam centre number | 4291058 |
Address and location
| Street address | Fairfield Trust Farms,mhlahlane A/A,mthatha,5099 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 52401, Mthatha, 5099 |
| Suburb / area | Fairfield Location |
| 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 Ngwayibanjwa Senior Secondary School
Is Ngwayibanjwa Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Ngwayibanjwa Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Ngwayibanjwa 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 Ngwayibanjwa Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
91.0% of its 166 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 78.9%, 2024 79.5%.
How many learners are at Ngwayibanjwa Senior Secondary School?
780 learners and 34 educators (about 22.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 91% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Ngwayibanjwa Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200401335. Its exam centre number is 4291058.
Where is Ngwayibanjwa Senior Secondary School?
Fairfield Trust Farms,mhlahlane A/A,mthatha,5099. It is in Fairfield Location, Mthatha, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. Phone 083 253 2845.
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90.3% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.