Ntafufu Junior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape 748 m
Public high school
Ntafufu Senior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape
Ntafufu Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 290 learners and 36 educators, about 35.8 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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, 84.9% of its 199 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
84.9% of the school's 199 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 214 | 150 | 70.1% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 204 | 167 | 81.9% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 199 | 169 | 84.9% | 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) | 1 290 |
| Educators (2025) | 36 |
| Learners per educator | 35.8 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 32% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200500957 |
| Exam centre number | 4281037 |
Address and location
| Street address | Lower Ntafufu A/A,lusikisiki,lusikisiki,4820 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 1089, Lusikisiki, 4820 |
| Town | Lusikisiki |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Or Tambo Coastal |
| Municipality | Port St Johns 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 Ntafufu Senior Secondary School
Is Ntafufu Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Ntafufu Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Ntafufu 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 Ntafufu Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
84.9% of its 199 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 70.1%, 2024 81.9%.
How many learners are at Ntafufu Senior Secondary School?
1 290 learners and 36 educators (about 35.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 32% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Ntafufu Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200500957. Its exam centre number is 4281037.
Where is Ntafufu Senior Secondary School?
Lower Ntafufu A/A,lusikisiki,lusikisiki,4820. It is in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. Phone 083 532 0390.
Schools near Ntafufu Senior Secondary School
Kanyisa Junior Primary School
Libode, Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 1.3 km
Nomvalo Junior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape 2.8 km
Magoba Junior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape 2.9 km
Mdlankala Junior Secondary School
Port St Johns, Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape 3.3 km
Maphindela Senior Primary School
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape 3.7 km
Zithobile Senior Primary School
Lusikisiki, Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 3.8 km
Malize Junior Primary School
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape 4.9 km
Kwazweni Senior Primary School
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape 4.9 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.