Qumbu Village Junior Secondary School
Qumbu, Eastern Cape 314 m
Public high school
Qumbu Village Senior Secondary School
Qumbo, Qumbu, Eastern Cape
Qumbu Village Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Qumbo, Qumbu, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 468 learners and 40 educators, about 36.7 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, 63.0% of its 189 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
63.0% of the school's 189 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 223 | 167 | 74.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 236 | 174 | 73.7% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 189 | 119 | 63.0% | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 468 |
| Educators (2025) | 40 |
| Learners per educator | 36.7 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 33% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200400958 |
| Exam centre number | 4291064 |
Address and location
| Street address | Maqhutyana Street,qumbu,5180 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 452, Qumbu, 5180 |
| Suburb / area | Qumbo |
| Town | Qumbu |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Or Tambo Inland |
| Municipality | Elundini 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 Qumbu Village Senior Secondary School
Is Qumbu Village Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Qumbu Village Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Qumbu Village 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 Qumbu Village Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
63.0% of its 189 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 74.9%, 2024 73.7%.
How many learners are at Qumbu Village Senior Secondary School?
1 468 learners and 40 educators (about 36.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 33% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Qumbu Village Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200400958. Its exam centre number is 4291064.
Where is Qumbu Village Senior Secondary School?
Maqhutyana Street,qumbu,5180. It is in Qumbo, Qumbu, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district.
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