Nomaheya Junior Secondary School
Nqamakwe, Eastern Cape 686 m
Public high school
Nomaheya Senior Secondary School
Nqamakwe, Eastern Cape
Nomaheya Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Nqamakwe, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 510 learners and 16 educators, about 31.9 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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, 77.3% of its 88 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
77.3% of the school's 88 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 72 | 38 | 52.8% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 86 | 61 | 70.9% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 88 | 68 | 77.3% | 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) | 510 |
| Educators (2025) | 16 |
| Learners per educator | 31.9 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 62% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200300434 |
| Exam centre number | 4301064 |
Address and location
| Street address | Nomaheya A/A, Nqamakwe, 4990 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P/Bag X 1005, Nqamakwe, Nqamakwe, 4990 |
| Town | Nqamakwe |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Amathole East |
| Municipality | Mnquma 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 Nomaheya Senior Secondary School
Is Nomaheya Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Nomaheya Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Nomaheya Senior 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 Nomaheya Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
77.3% of its 88 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 52.8%, 2024 70.9%.
How many learners are at Nomaheya Senior Secondary School?
510 learners and 16 educators (about 31.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 62% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Nomaheya Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200300434. Its exam centre number is 4301064.
Where is Nomaheya Senior Secondary School?
Nomaheya A/A, Nqamakwe, 4990. It is in Nqamakwe, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. Phone 082 634 4764.
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88.1% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.