Silangwe Primary School
Bizana, Eastern Cape 1.6 km
Public high school
Qobo Secondary School
Bizana, Eastern Cape
Qobo Secondary School is a public high school in Bizana, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 409 learners and 14 educators, about 29.2 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than 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, 68.3% of its 60 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
68.3% of the school's 60 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 43 | 32 | 74.4% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 42 | 30 | 71.4% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 60 | 41 | 68.3% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 409 |
| Educators (2025) | 14 |
| Learners per educator | 29.2 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 69% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200501047 |
Address and location
| Street address | Izilangwe A/A,silangwe Location,bizana,4800 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Qobo J.S.S, 210627, Bizana, 4800 |
| Town | Bizana |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Alfred Nzo East |
| Municipality | Mbizana 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 Qobo Secondary School
Is Qobo Secondary School a public or private school?
Qobo Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Qobo 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 Qobo Secondary School's matric pass rate?
68.3% of its 60 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 74.4%, 2024 71.4%.
How many learners are at Qobo Secondary School?
409 learners and 14 educators (about 29.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 69% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Qobo Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200501047.
Where is Qobo Secondary School?
Izilangwe A/A,silangwe Location,bizana,4800. It is in Bizana, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo East education district. Phone 078 762 6313.
Schools near Qobo Secondary School
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Kubhudlu Primary School
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Mlambondaba Primary School
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Etaleni Primary School
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Mmangweni Primary School
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Embobeni Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.