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Nomzamo Secondary School
Nemato, Port Alfred, Eastern Cape
Nomzamo Secondary School is a public high school in Nemato, Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, in the Sarah Baartman education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 068 learners and 28 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, 91.5% of its 153 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
91.5% of the school's 153 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 106 | 71 | 67.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 59 | 51 | 86.4% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 153 | 140 | 91.5% | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 068 |
| Educators (2025) | 28 |
| Learners per educator | 38.1 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 22% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200100583 |
| Exam centre number | 4351033 |
Address and location
| Street address | 2908 Joe Slovo,nemato,port Alfred,6170 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 2680, Port Alfred, 6170 |
| Suburb / area | Nemato |
| Town | Port Alfred |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Sarah Baartman |
| Municipality | Ndlambe 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 Nomzamo Secondary School
Is Nomzamo Secondary School a public or private school?
Nomzamo Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Nomzamo 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 Nomzamo Secondary School's matric pass rate?
91.5% of its 153 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 67.0%, 2024 86.4%.
How many learners are at Nomzamo Secondary School?
1 068 learners and 28 educators (about 38.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 22% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Nomzamo Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200100583. Its exam centre number is 4351033.
Where is Nomzamo Secondary School?
2908 Joe Slovo,nemato,port Alfred,6170. It is in Nemato, Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, in the Sarah Baartman education district. Phone 046 624 3183.
Schools near Nomzamo Secondary School
Kuyasa Combined School
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97.5% matric 2025Port Alfred Junior Secondary School
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Dambuza Full Service School
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Port Alfred High School
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97.4% matric 2025El Shaddai Christian Academy
Port Alfred, Eastern Cape 1.9 km
100.0% matric 2025Port Alfred Christian Education School
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1 Step Ahead Academy
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Kowie Foundation Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.