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Public high school
Ntsikayezwe Senior Secondary School
Tabankulu, Eastern Cape
Ntsikayezwe Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Tabankulu, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 300 learners and 34 educators, about 38.2 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, 90.1% of its 142 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
90.1% of the school's 142 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 144 | 110 | 76.4% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 159 | 152 | 95.6% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 142 | 128 | 90.1% | 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) | 1 300 |
| Educators (2025) | 34 |
| Learners per educator | 38.2 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 24% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200500979 |
| Exam centre number | 4251050 |
Address and location
| Street address | Caba A/A,tabankulu,5090 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X525, Tabankulu, 5130 |
| Town | Tabankulu |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Alfred Nzo West |
| Municipality | Ntabankulu 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 Ntsikayezwe Senior Secondary School
Is Ntsikayezwe Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Ntsikayezwe Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Ntsikayezwe 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 Ntsikayezwe Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
90.1% of its 142 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 76.4%, 2024 95.6%.
How many learners are at Ntsikayezwe Senior Secondary School?
1 300 learners and 34 educators (about 38.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 24% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Ntsikayezwe Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200500979. Its exam centre number is 4251050.
Where is Ntsikayezwe Senior Secondary School?
Caba A/A,tabankulu,5090. It is in Tabankulu, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo West education district. Phone 072 812 4947.
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Cola Junior Secondary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.