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Public high school
Pangalele Senior Secondary School
Ngqeleni, Eastern Cape
Pangalele 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 369 learners and 25 educators, about 14.8 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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, 60.0% of its 90 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
60.0% of the school's 90 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 131 | 99 | 75.6% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 119 | 92 | 77.3% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 90 | 54 | 60.0% | 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) | 369 |
| Educators (2025) | 25 |
| Learners per educator | 14.8 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 98% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200400908 |
| Exam centre number | 4281041 |
Address and location
| Street address | Nkumandeni A/A,mabetshe,ngqeleni,5140 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 102, 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 Pangalele Senior Secondary School
Is Pangalele Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Pangalele Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Pangalele 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 Pangalele Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
60.0% of its 90 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 75.6%, 2024 77.3%.
How many learners are at Pangalele Senior Secondary School?
369 learners and 25 educators (about 14.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 98% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Pangalele Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200400908. Its exam centre number is 4281041.
Where is Pangalele Senior Secondary School?
Nkumandeni A/A,mabetshe,ngqeleni,5140. It is in Ngqeleni, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. Phone 083 719 7602.
Schools near Pangalele Senior Secondary School
Dalindyebo Senior Primary School
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Mbambeni Senior Primary School
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Qokama Junior Secondary School
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Guqaza Junior Secondary School
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Dikiso Junior Secondary School
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Nkunzimbini Junior Secondary School
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Lower Godini Junior Secondary School
Ngqeleni, Eastern Cape 4.7 km
Manzimahle Senior Primary School
Ngqeleni, Eastern Cape 5.4 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.