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Public high school
Pakamani Senior Secondary School
Engcobo, Eastern Cape
Pakamani Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Engcobo, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 310 learners and 46 educators, about 28.5 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, 92.9% of its 212 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
92.9% of the school's 212 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 196 | 158 | 80.6% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 179 | 172 | 96.1% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 212 | 197 | 92.9% | 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) | 1 310 |
| Educators (2025) | 46 |
| Learners per educator | 28.5 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 72% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200400905 |
| Exam centre number | 4261045 |
Address and location
| Street address | Debera A/A,ngcobo,ngcobo,5050 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 64, Ngcobo, Ngcobo, 5050 |
| Town | Engcobo |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Chris Hani East |
| Municipality | Engcobo Local Municipality |
| Former department | New Education Department |
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 Pakamani Senior Secondary School
Is Pakamani Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Pakamani Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Pakamani 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 Pakamani Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
92.9% of its 212 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 80.6%, 2024 96.1%.
How many learners are at Pakamani Senior Secondary School?
1 310 learners and 46 educators (about 28.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 72% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Pakamani Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200400905. Its exam centre number is 4261045.
Where is Pakamani Senior Secondary School?
Debera A/A,ngcobo,ngcobo,5050. It is in Engcobo, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani East education district. Phone 083 526 8386.
Schools near Pakamani Senior Secondary School
Jongizulu Senior Primary School
Engcobo, Eastern Cape 2.5 km
Mbekeni Primary School
Engcobo, Eastern Cape 3.4 km
Zilimbola Primary School
Engcobo, Eastern Cape 3.9 km
Hayeni Senior Primary School
Egoso, Engcobo, Eastern Cape 4.5 km
Ngxebe Junior Secondary School
Engcobo, Ngcobo, Eastern Cape 6.5 km
Enduku Full Service School
Engcobo, Eastern Cape 7.1 km
Debera Junior Secondary School
Engcobo, Eastern Cape 7.4 km
Goboti Junior Secondary School
Engcobo, Eastern Cape 7.6 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.