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Public high school
Ngwenyeni Junior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape
Ngwenyeni Junior Secondary School is a public high school in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 962 learners and 21 educators, about 45.8 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the 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, 95.7% of its 92 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
95.7% of the school's 92 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 89 | 87 | 97.8% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 82 | 81 | 98.8% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 92 | 88 | 95.7% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 962 |
| Educators (2025) | 21 |
| Learners per educator | 45.8 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 6% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200500898 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mtentu A/A, Lusikisiki, 4820 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 155 4820 |
| Town | Lusikisiki |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Or Tambo Coastal |
| Municipality | Ngquza Hill 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 Ngwenyeni Junior Secondary School
Is Ngwenyeni Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Ngwenyeni Junior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Ngwenyeni Junior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Ngwenyeni Junior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
95.7% of its 92 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 97.8%, 2024 98.8%.
How many learners are at Ngwenyeni Junior Secondary School?
962 learners and 21 educators (about 45.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 6% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Ngwenyeni Junior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200500898.
Where is Ngwenyeni Junior Secondary School?
Mtentu A/A, Lusikisiki, 4820. It is in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district.
Schools near Ngwenyeni Junior Secondary School
Ginyindlovu Senior Primary School
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Mkankomo Full Service School
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Zwelibongile Senior Secondary School
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98.6% matric 2025Ntabezwe Junior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Flagstaff, Eastern Cape 6.0 km
Mkamela Junior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Flagstaff, Eastern Cape 6.3 km
Singembeni Senior Primary School
Lusikisiki, Flagstaff, Eastern Cape 6.9 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.