Mtwakazi Primary School
Whittlesea, Eastern Cape 608 m
Public high school
Phakamani Senior Secondary School
Whittlesea, Eastern Cape
Phakamani Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Whittlesea, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 123 learners and 9 educators, about 13.7 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 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, 65.7% of its 35 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
65.7% of the school's 35 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 42 | 29 | 69.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 31 | 15 | 48.4% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 35 | 23 | 65.7% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 123 |
| Educators (2025) | 9 |
| Learners per educator | 13.7 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 97% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200600667 |
| Exam centre number | 4331064 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mtwakazi Village,whittlesea,whittlesea,5360 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 4, Whittlesea, 5360 |
| Town | Whittlesea |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Chris Hani West |
| Municipality | Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality |
| Former department | Ciskei |
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 Phakamani Senior Secondary School
Is Phakamani Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Phakamani Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Phakamani Senior 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 Phakamani Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
65.7% of its 35 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 69.0%, 2024 48.4%.
How many learners are at Phakamani Senior Secondary School?
123 learners and 9 educators (about 13.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 97% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Phakamani Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200600667. Its exam centre number is 4331064.
Where is Phakamani Senior Secondary School?
Mtwakazi Village,whittlesea,whittlesea,5360. It is in Whittlesea, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district. Phone 082 268 0489.
Schools near Phakamani Senior Secondary School
Siyabulela Primary School
Whittlesea, Eastern Cape 7.4 km
Hackney Primary School
Whittlesea, Eastern Cape 7.9 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.