Port St Johns Junior Secondary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 260 m
Public high school
Port St Johns Senior Secondary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape
Port St Johns Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Port St Johns, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a maritime school specialisation. In 2025 it had 706 learners and 25 educators, about 28.2 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 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, 84.4% of its 192 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
84.4% of the school's 192 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 164 | 93 | 56.7% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 173 | 142 | 82.1% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 192 | 162 | 84.4% | 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 |
| Specialisation | Maritime School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 706 |
| Educators (2025) | 25 |
| Learners per educator | 28.2 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 78% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200400926 |
| Exam centre number | 4281044 |
Address and location
| Street address | 2 Berea Road,golf Course Drive,port St Johns,5120 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 86, Port St Johns, 5120 |
| Town | Port St Johns |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Or Tambo Coastal |
| Municipality | Port St Johns 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 Port St Johns Senior Secondary School
Is Port St Johns Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Port St Johns Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Port St Johns Senior 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 Port St Johns Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
84.4% of its 192 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 56.7%, 2024 82.1%.
How many learners are at Port St Johns Senior Secondary School?
706 learners and 25 educators (about 28.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 78% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Port St Johns Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200400926. Its exam centre number is 4281044.
Where is Port St Johns Senior Secondary School?
2 Berea Road,golf Course Drive,port St Johns,5120. It is in Port St Johns, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district.
Schools near Port St Johns Senior Secondary School
St Bedes Christian School
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Roman Catholic Junior Secondary School
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Port St Johns Community Senior Primary School
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Nobuhle International School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 2.2 km
De la Ray Mkatshwa Junior Secondary School
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Noqhekwana Junior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 5.3 km
Dedeni Junior Primary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 6.2 km
Sicambeni Junior Secondary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 7.1 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.