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Public high school
Nkwanca Public High School
Mlungisi, Queenstown, Eastern Cape
Nkwanca Public High School is a public high school in Mlungisi, Queenstown, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 410 learners and 37 educators, about 38.1 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, 68.1% of its 210 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
68.1% of the school's 210 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 253 | 205 | 81.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 142 | 123 | 86.6% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 210 | 143 | 68.1% | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 410 |
| Educators (2025) | 37 |
| Learners per educator | 38.1 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 23% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200600963 |
| Exam centre number | 4331053 |
Address and location
| Street address | 5052 Yekani Street,mlungisi,queenstown,5320 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 468, Mlungisi, Queenstown, 5320 |
| Suburb / area | Mlungisi |
| Town | Queenstown |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Chris Hani West |
| Municipality | Enoch Mgijima 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 Nkwanca Public High School
Is Nkwanca Public High School a public or private school?
Nkwanca Public High School is a public high school.
Does Nkwanca Public High 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 Nkwanca Public High School's matric pass rate?
68.1% of its 210 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 81.0%, 2024 86.6%.
How many learners are at Nkwanca Public High School?
1 410 learners and 37 educators (about 38.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 23% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Nkwanca Public High School?
Its EMIS number is 200600963. Its exam centre number is 4331053.
Where is Nkwanca Public High School?
5052 Yekani Street,mlungisi,queenstown,5320. It is in Mlungisi, Queenstown, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district. Phone 062 747 8906.
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