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Public high school
Nompumelelo Senior Secondary School
Herschel, Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape
Nompumelelo Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Herschel, Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape, in the Joe Gqabi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 223 learners and 9 educators, about 24.8 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-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, 97.5% of its 40 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
97.5% of the school's 40 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 47 | 44 | 93.6% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 24 | 23 | 95.8% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 40 | 39 | 97.5% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 223 |
| Educators (2025) | 9 |
| Learners per educator | 24.8 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 74% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200600606 |
| Exam centre number | 4271031 |
Address and location
| Street address | Nkopane Village,sterkspruit,9762 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 55, Herschez, 9756 |
| Suburb / area | Herschel |
| Town | Sterkspruit |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Joe Gqabi |
| Municipality | Senqu Local Municipality |
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 Nompumelelo Senior Secondary School
Is Nompumelelo Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Nompumelelo Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Nompumelelo Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Nompumelelo Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
97.5% of its 40 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 93.6%, 2024 95.8%.
How many learners are at Nompumelelo Senior Secondary School?
223 learners and 9 educators (about 24.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 74% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Nompumelelo Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200600606. Its exam centre number is 4271031.
Where is Nompumelelo Senior Secondary School?
Nkopane Village,sterkspruit,9762. It is in Herschel, Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape, in the Joe Gqabi education district. Phone 083 780 3518.
Schools near Nompumelelo Senior Secondary School
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Mbonisweni Junior Primary School
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Khiba Junior Secondary School
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Mehlomakulu Senior Secondary School
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90.6% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.