Kareedouw Junior Secondary School
Kareedouw, Eastern Cape 722 m
Public high school
Qhayiyalethu Intermediate School
Kareedouw, Eastern Cape
Qhayiyalethu Intermediate School is a public high school in Kareedouw, Eastern Cape, in the Sarah Baartman education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 707 learners and 29 educators, about 24.4 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, 96.3% of its 54 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
96.3% of the school's 54 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 78 | 32 | 41.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 83 | 54 | 65.1% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 54 | 52 | 96.3% | 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) | 707 |
| Educators (2025) | 29 |
| Learners per educator | 24.4 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 87% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200100640 |
| Exam centre number | 4351040 |
Address and location
| Street address | New Rest, Kareedouw, 6400 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 199, Kareedouw, Kareedouw, 6400 |
| Town | Kareedouw |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Sarah Baartman |
| Municipality | Kouga 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 Qhayiyalethu Intermediate School
Is Qhayiyalethu Intermediate School a public or private school?
Qhayiyalethu Intermediate School is a public high school.
Does Qhayiyalethu Intermediate 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 Qhayiyalethu Intermediate School's matric pass rate?
96.3% of its 54 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 41.0%, 2024 65.1%.
How many learners are at Qhayiyalethu Intermediate School?
707 learners and 29 educators (about 24.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 87% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Qhayiyalethu Intermediate School?
Its EMIS number is 200100640. Its exam centre number is 4351040.
Where is Qhayiyalethu Intermediate School?
New Rest, Kareedouw, 6400. It is in Kareedouw, Eastern Cape, in the Sarah Baartman education district. Phone 042 245 1128.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.