Qokolweni Primary School
Mqanduli, Eastern Cape 173 m
Public high school
Qokolweni Senior Secondary School
Mqanduli, Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Qokolweni Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Mqanduli, Mthatha, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 931 learners and 26 educators, about 35.8 learners per educator. That makes it larger than 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, 88.1% of its 151 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
88.1% of the school's 151 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 97 | 87 | 89.7% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 149 | 124 | 83.2% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 151 | 133 | 88.1% | 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) | 931 |
| Educators (2025) | 26 |
| Learners per educator | 35.8 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 39% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200401252 |
| Exam centre number | 4291062 |
Address and location
| Street address | Qokolweni Admin. Area,mqanduli,5080 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 726, Mthatha, 5099 |
| Suburb / area | Mqanduli |
| Town | Mthatha |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Or Tambo Inland |
| Municipality | King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality |
| Former department | New Education Department |
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 Qokolweni Senior Secondary School
Is Qokolweni Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Qokolweni Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Qokolweni 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 Qokolweni Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
88.1% of its 151 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 89.7%, 2024 83.2%.
How many learners are at Qokolweni Senior Secondary School?
931 learners and 26 educators (about 35.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 39% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Qokolweni Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200401252. Its exam centre number is 4291062.
Where is Qokolweni Senior Secondary School?
Qokolweni Admin. Area,mqanduli,5080. It is in Mqanduli, Mthatha, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. Phone 083 400 4709.
Schools near Qokolweni Senior Secondary School
Zibuzele Junior Secondary School
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Xolilizwe Sangoni Senior Secondary School
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92.5% matric 2025Sangoni Junior Secondary School
Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 2.8 km
Zimbane Valley Secondary School
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Zanci Junior Secondary School
Mqanduli, Eastern Cape 3.5 km
Emaweni Primary School
Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 3.6 km
Zwelivumile Primary School
Mqanduli, Eastern Cape 4.1 km
Vulinkundla Primary School
Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 4.1 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.