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Public high school
Qhayiya Senior Secondary School
Peddie, Eastern Cape
Qhayiya Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Peddie, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 166 learners and 7 educators, about 23.7 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, 90.0% of its 20 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
90.0% of the school's 20 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19 | 13 | 68.4% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 21 | 15 | 71.4% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 20 | 18 | 90.0% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 166 |
| Educators (2025) | 7 |
| Learners per educator | 23.7 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 80% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200200715 |
| Exam centre number | 4311079 |
Address and location
| Street address | Glenmore Location,peddie,peddie,5640 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O Box 179, Glenmore, Peddie, 5640 |
| Town | Peddie |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Amathole West |
| Municipality | Raymond Mhlaba 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 Qhayiya Senior Secondary School
Is Qhayiya Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Qhayiya Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Qhayiya 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 Qhayiya Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
90.0% of its 20 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 68.4%, 2024 71.4%.
How many learners are at Qhayiya Senior Secondary School?
166 learners and 7 educators (about 23.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 80% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Qhayiya Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200715. Its exam centre number is 4311079.
Where is Qhayiya Senior Secondary School?
Glenmore Location,peddie,peddie,5640. It is in Peddie, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole West education district. Phone 065 555 0109.
Schools near Qhayiya Senior Secondary School
Kanana Senior Secondary School
Peddie, Eastern Cape 5.8 km
92.9% matric 2025Ndlambe Primary School
Peddie, Eastern Cape 6.2 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.