Gusi Junior Secondary School
Elliotdale, Eastern Cape 569 m
Public high school
Nobangile Senior Secondary School
Elliotdale, Eastern Cape
Nobangile Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Elliotdale, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 711 learners and 20 educators, about 35.6 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 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, 82.2% of its 152 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
82.2% of the school's 152 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 120 | 101 | 84.2% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 98 | 91 | 92.9% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 152 | 125 | 82.2% | 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) | 711 |
| Educators (2025) | 20 |
| Learners per educator | 35.6 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 35% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200400808 |
| Exam centre number | 4301062 |
Address and location
| Street address | Ngubezulu Tribal Authority, Gusi Admin Area, Elliotdale, 5070, 5070 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 58, Elliotdale, 5070 |
| Town | Elliotdale |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Amathole East |
| Municipality | Mbhashe 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 Nobangile Senior Secondary School
Is Nobangile Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Nobangile Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Nobangile 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 Nobangile Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
82.2% of its 152 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 84.2%, 2024 92.9%.
How many learners are at Nobangile Senior Secondary School?
711 learners and 20 educators (about 35.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 35% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Nobangile Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200400808. Its exam centre number is 4301062.
Where is Nobangile Senior Secondary School?
Ngubezulu Tribal Authority, Gusi Admin Area, Elliotdale, 5070, 5070. It is in Elliotdale, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. Phone 078 315 4100.
Schools near Nobangile Senior Secondary School
Vuyisile Primary School
Elliotdale, Eastern Cape 1.6 km
Hlathikulu Senior Primary School
Elliotdale, Eastern Cape 2.8 km
Mhlana Senior Primary School
Elliotdale, Eastern Cape 3.2 km
Manganyela Junior Secondary School
Elliotdale, Eastern Cape 3.3 km
Zwelebango Senior Primary School
Elliotdale, Eastern Cape 3.8 km
Qotongo Junior Secondary School
Elliotdale, Eastern Cape 4.0 km
Dyaba Junior Secondary School
Elliotdale, Eastern Cape 4.5 km
Gwebindlala Junior Secondary School
Elliotdale, Eastern Cape 4.6 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.