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Public high school
Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School
Jamestown, Eastern Cape
Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School is a public high school in Jamestown, Eastern Cape, in the Joe Gqabi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 583 learners and 17 educators, about 34.3 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 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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, 96.0% of its 25 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
96.0% of the school's 25 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 30 | 29 | 96.7% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 30 | 27 | 90.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 25 | 24 | 96.0% | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 583 |
| Educators (2025) | 17 |
| Learners per educator | 34.3 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 49% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200600670 |
| Exam centre number | 4271034 |
Address and location
| Street address | 01 Montague Street,jamestown,9743 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 13 9742 |
| Town | Jamestown |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Joe Gqabi |
| Municipality | Walter Sisulu Local Municipality |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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 Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School
Is Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School a public or private school?
Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School's matric pass rate?
96.0% of its 25 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 96.7%, 2024 90.0%.
How many learners are at Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School?
583 learners and 17 educators (about 34.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 49% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200600670. Its exam centre number is 4271034.
Where is Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School?
01 Montague Street,jamestown,9743. It is in Jamestown, Eastern Cape, in the Joe Gqabi education district. Phone 051 641 0654.
Schools near Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School
Phahameng Primary School
Masakhane Township, Jamestown, Eastern Cape 1.0 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.