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Public high school
Ngxongweni Senior Secondary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape
Ngxongweni 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 402 learners and 15 educators, about 26.8 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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, 75.8% of its 165 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
75.8% of the school's 165 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 179 | 128 | 71.5% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 134 | 99 | 73.9% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 165 | 125 | 75.8% | 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) | 402 |
| Educators (2025) | 15 |
| Learners per educator | 26.8 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 78% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200400783 |
Address and location
| Street address | Luthengele A/A,port St Johns,5122 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 11, Kohlo, 5122 |
| 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 Ngxongweni Senior Secondary School
Is Ngxongweni Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Ngxongweni Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Ngxongweni Senior 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 Ngxongweni Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
75.8% of its 165 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 71.5%, 2024 73.9%.
How many learners are at Ngxongweni Senior Secondary School?
402 learners and 15 educators (about 26.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 78% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Ngxongweni Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200400783.
Where is Ngxongweni Senior Secondary School?
Luthengele A/A,port St Johns,5122. It is in Port St Johns, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. Phone 064 832 0655.
Schools near Ngxongweni Senior Secondary School
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Ndabankulu Senior Primary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 1.9 km
Jongimpuma Junior Primary School
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Qhoboshendlini Senior Primary School
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Gcinumthetho Senior Secondary School
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61.2% matric 2025Chabasa Junior Primary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 3.0 km
Vakele Technical Senior Secondary School
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89.9% matric 2025Lutaweni Junior Secondary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 3.9 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.