Ntshilini Primary School
Ngqeleni, Eastern Cape 2.5 km
Public high school
Ntshilini Senior Secondary School
Ngqeleni, Eastern Cape
Ntshilini Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Ngqeleni, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 685 learners and 17 educators, about 40.3 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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, 71.7% of its 219 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
71.7% of the school's 219 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 187 | 126 | 67.4% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 208 | 175 | 84.1% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 219 | 157 | 71.7% | 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) | 685 |
| Educators (2025) | 17 |
| Learners per educator | 40.3 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 15% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200401329 |
| Exam centre number | 4281038 |
Address and location
| Street address | Ntshilini A/A,ngqeleni,5140 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 176, Ngqeleni, 5140 |
| Town | Ngqeleni |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Or Tambo Coastal |
| Municipality | Nyandeni 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 Ntshilini Senior Secondary School
Is Ntshilini Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Ntshilini Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Ntshilini 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 Ntshilini Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
71.7% of its 219 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 67.4%, 2024 84.1%.
How many learners are at Ntshilini Senior Secondary School?
685 learners and 17 educators (about 40.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 15% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Ntshilini Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200401329. Its exam centre number is 4281038.
Where is Ntshilini Senior Secondary School?
Ntshilini A/A,ngqeleni,5140. It is in Ngqeleni, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. Phone 073 580 2752.
Schools near Ntshilini Senior Secondary School
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Sikoma Junior Secondary School
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Lwandile Junior Secondary School
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Xonyeni Junior Secondary School
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Matokazini Junior Secondary School
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Tyelinzima High School
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73.7% matric 2025Lutambo Junior Secondary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.