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Public high school
Ntsonkota Secondary School
Newlands, East London, Eastern Cape
Ntsonkota Secondary School is a public high school in Newlands, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 916 learners and 26 educators, about 35.2 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, 66.9% of its 142 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
66.9% of the school's 142 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 138 | 92 | 66.7% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 161 | 105 | 65.2% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 142 | 95 | 66.9% | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 916 |
| Educators (2025) | 26 |
| Learners per educator | 35.2 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 43% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200200658 |
| Exam centre number | 4321072 |
Address and location
| Street address | Ekuphumleni Location,newlands,east London,5201 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 385 5200 |
| Suburb / area | Newlands |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan 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 Ntsonkota Secondary School
Is Ntsonkota Secondary School a public or private school?
Ntsonkota Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Ntsonkota 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 Ntsonkota Secondary School's matric pass rate?
66.9% of its 142 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 66.7%, 2024 65.2%.
How many learners are at Ntsonkota Secondary School?
916 learners and 26 educators (about 35.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 43% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Ntsonkota Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200658. Its exam centre number is 4321072.
Where is Ntsonkota Secondary School?
Ekuphumleni Location,newlands,east London,5201. It is in Newlands, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 795 7946.
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