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Public high school
Nzimankulu Senior Secondary School
Lady Frere, Queenstown, Eastern Cape
Nzimankulu Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Lady Frere, Queenstown, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 743 learners and 20 educators, about 37.2 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, 75.7% of its 148 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
75.7% of the school's 148 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 87 | 73 | 83.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 75 | 73 | 97.3% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 148 | 112 | 75.7% | 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) | 743 |
| Educators (2025) | 20 |
| Learners per educator | 37.2 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 27% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200600651 |
| Exam centre number | 4331059 |
Address and location
| Street address | Qoqodala A/A,lady Frere,5320 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 9617, Queenstown, 5320 |
| Suburb / area | Lady Frere |
| Town | Queenstown |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Chris Hani West |
| Municipality | Emalahleni 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 Nzimankulu Senior Secondary School
Is Nzimankulu Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Nzimankulu Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Nzimankulu 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 Nzimankulu Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
75.7% of its 148 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 83.9%, 2024 97.3%.
How many learners are at Nzimankulu Senior Secondary School?
743 learners and 20 educators (about 37.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 27% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Nzimankulu Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200600651. Its exam centre number is 4331059.
Where is Nzimankulu Senior Secondary School?
Qoqodala A/A,lady Frere,5320. It is in Lady Frere, Queenstown, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district. Phone 047 302 0996.
Schools near Nzimankulu Senior Secondary School
Bowden Junior Secondary School
Queenstown, Eastern Cape 2.2 km
Qoqodala Junior Secondary School
Queenstown, Eastern Cape 2.2 km
Phakamisa Junior Primary School
Queenstown, Eastern Cape 2.3 km
Emaqwatini Junior Secondary School
Lady Frere, Queenstown, Eastern Cape 2.9 km
Vuyolwethu Senior Primary School
Po Box 567queenstown, Queenstown, Eastern Cape 3.8 km
Mnikina Junior Secondary School
Ladyfrere, Queenstown, Eastern Cape 3.9 km
Edendale Junior Secondary School
Lady Frere, Queenstown, Eastern Cape 6.8 km
Upper Ngonyama Junior Secondary School
Lady Frere, Queenstown, Eastern Cape 6.9 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.