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Public high school
Nqabisile High School
Idutywa, Eastern Cape
Nqabisile High School is a public high school in Idutywa, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 137 learners and 9 educators, about 15.2 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than 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, 78.6% of its 14 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
78.6% of the school's 14 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14 | 12 | 85.7% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 20 | 17 | 85.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 14 | 11 | 78.6% | 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) | 137 |
| Educators (2025) | 9 |
| Learners per educator | 15.2 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 97% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200300832 |
| Exam centre number | 4301068 |
Address and location
| Street address | Nqabara A/A,dutywa,5000 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 1925, Idutswa, 5000 |
| Town | Idutywa |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Amathole East |
| Municipality | Mbhashe Local Municipality |
| Former department | New Education Department |
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 Nqabisile High School
Is Nqabisile High School a public or private school?
Nqabisile High School is a public high school.
Does Nqabisile High 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 Nqabisile High School's matric pass rate?
78.6% of its 14 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 85.7%, 2024 85.0%.
How many learners are at Nqabisile High School?
137 learners and 9 educators (about 15.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 97% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Nqabisile High School?
Its EMIS number is 200300832. Its exam centre number is 4301068.
Where is Nqabisile High School?
Nqabara A/A,dutywa,5000. It is in Idutywa, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. Phone 068 502 4413.
Schools near Nqabisile High School
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Idutywa River Junior Secondary School
Idutywa, Eastern Cape 3.2 km
Gem Junior Secondary School
Idutywa, Eastern Cape 3.4 km
Mzomtsha Junior Primary School
Idutywa, Eastern Cape 3.5 km
Vulingcobo Senior Secondary School
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84.0% matric 2025Dale Junior Secondary School
Idutywa, Eastern Cape 5.4 km
Falakahla Junior Secondary School
Idutywa, Eastern Cape 5.5 km
Tyekelebende Junior Secondary School
Idutywa, Eastern Cape 5.5 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.