Vukani Primary School
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Public high school
Phakama Secondary School
Philippi, Cape Town, Western Cape
Phakama Secondary School is a public high school in Philippi, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 184 learners and 39 educators, about 30.4 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Western Cape (1 088 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-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, 81.1% of its 159 candidates passed (Western Cape average: 88.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
81.1% of the school's 159 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Western Cape average of 88.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Western Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 175 | 131 | 74.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 153 | 127 | 83.0% | 86.6% |
| 2025 | 159 | 129 | 81.1% | 88.2% |
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 |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 184 |
| Educators (2025) | 39 |
| Learners per educator | 30.4 (province average 29.7) Fewer learners per educator than 84% of 32 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 106313939 |
| Exam centre number | 1006618 |
Address and location
| Street address | Sinqolamthi Road Lower Crossroads Philippi East 7785 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 23223 Claremont Unknown 7735 |
| Suburb / area | Philippi |
| Town | Cape Town |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Education district | Metro South |
| Circuit | 3 |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Ward | 19100035 |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Western Cape open the year before your child starts school. In the Western Cape, apply through the Western Cape Education Department online admissions system. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Phakama Secondary School
Is Phakama Secondary School a public or private school?
Phakama Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Phakama Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Phakama Secondary School's matric pass rate?
81.1% of its 159 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 88.2% for Western Cape. Earlier years: 2023 74.9%, 2024 83.0%.
How many learners are at Phakama Secondary School?
1 184 learners and 39 educators (about 30.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 84% of 32 similar schools in Western Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Phakama Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 106313939. Its exam centre number is 1006618.
Where is Phakama Secondary School?
Sinqolamthi Road Lower Crossroads Philippi East 7785. It is in Philippi, Cape Town, Western Cape, in the Metro South education district. Phone 082 372 5749.
Schools near Phakama Secondary School
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Vuyiseka Secondary School
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81.1% matric 2025Phandulwazi High School
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84.0% matric 2025Klipfontein Met Primêre Skool
Philippi, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.2 km
Zanemfundo Primary School
Philippi, Cape Town, Western Cape 1.4 km
Sikelela Imizamo Primary School
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Mandalay Primary School
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Heinz Park Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.