Mateko Junior Secondary School
Mateko Aa, Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape 1.3 km
Public high school
Phambili Senior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape
Phambili Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 741 learners and 23 educators, about 32.2 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 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, 65.6% of its 227 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
65.6% of the school's 227 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 131 | 84 | 64.1% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 117 | 92 | 78.6% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 227 | 149 | 65.6% | 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) | 741 |
| Educators (2025) | 23 |
| Learners per educator | 32.2 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 56% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200501017 |
| Exam centre number | 4281042 |
Address and location
| Street address | Matheko Admin Area,box A/A,lusikisiki,4820 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 1034, Lusikisiki, 4820 |
| Town | Lusikisiki |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Or Tambo Coastal |
| Municipality | Ngquza Hill 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 Phambili Senior Secondary School
Is Phambili Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Phambili Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Phambili 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 Phambili Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
65.6% of its 227 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 64.1%, 2024 78.6%.
How many learners are at Phambili Senior Secondary School?
741 learners and 23 educators (about 32.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 56% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Phambili Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200501017. Its exam centre number is 4281042.
Where is Phambili Senior Secondary School?
Matheko Admin Area,box A/A,lusikisiki,4820. It is in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. Phone 073 444 8473.
Schools near Phambili Senior Secondary School
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Ntlamvukazi Senior Primary School
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Mxhume Junior Secondary School
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65.1% matric 2025Khonjwayo Senior Primary School
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Thembalethu Senior Primary School
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Mgezwa Senior Secondary School
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77.9% matric 2025Ntanzi Senior Primary School
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape 6.4 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.