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Nkululeko Public Secondary School
Kwanobuhle, Kariega, Eastern Cape
Nkululeko Public Secondary School is a public high school in Kwanobuhle, Kariega, Eastern Cape, in the Nelson Mandela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 124 learners and 31 educators, about 36.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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 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, 85.0% of its 140 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
85.0% of the school's 140 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 116 | 98 | 84.5% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 100 | 73 | 73.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 140 | 119 | 85.0% | 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) | 1 124 |
| Educators (2025) | 31 |
| Learners per educator | 36.3 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 37% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200100572 |
| Exam centre number | 4341063 |
Address and location
| Street address | 3 Knockpaal Street,kwa-Nobuhle,kariega,6242 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 1989, Kwa-Nobuhle, Uitenhage, 6242 |
| Suburb / area | Kwanobuhle |
| Town | Kariega |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Nelson Mandela |
| Municipality | Sundays River Valley Local Municipality |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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 Nkululeko Public Secondary School
Is Nkululeko Public Secondary School a public or private school?
Nkululeko Public Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Nkululeko Public 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 Nkululeko Public Secondary School's matric pass rate?
85.0% of its 140 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 84.5%, 2024 73.0%.
How many learners are at Nkululeko Public Secondary School?
1 124 learners and 31 educators (about 36.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 37% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Nkululeko Public Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200100572. Its exam centre number is 4341063.
Where is Nkululeko Public Secondary School?
3 Knockpaal Street,kwa-Nobuhle,kariega,6242. It is in Kwanobuhle, Kariega, Eastern Cape, in the Nelson Mandela education district. Phone 041 977 6239.
Schools near Nkululeko Public Secondary School
Noninzi Luzipho Primary School
Kwanobuhle, Kariega, Eastern Cape 806 m
Mqhayi Senior Primary School
Kwanobuhle, Kariega, Eastern Cape 806 m
J N Tulwana Junior Primary School
Kwanobuhle, Kariega, Eastern Cape 889 m
Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School
Kwanobuhle, Kariega, Eastern Cape 1.1 km
92.8% matric 2025R H Godlo Senior Primary School
Kwanobuhle, Kariega, Eastern Cape 1.2 km
Phakamile Primary School
Kwanobuhle, Kariega, Eastern Cape 1.2 km
James Ntungwana Primary School
Kariega, Eastern Cape 1.3 km
Ashton Gontshi Primary School
Kwanobuhle, Kariega, Eastern Cape 1.5 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.