Fort Beaufort Primary School
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Public high school
Sakhululeka Secondary School
Quenera North, Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape
Sakhululeka Secondary School is a public high school in Quenera North, Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 767 learners and 22 educators, about 34.9 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, 62.6% of its 155 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
62.6% of the school's 155 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 140 | 94 | 67.1% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 133 | 78 | 58.6% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 155 | 97 | 62.6% | 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) | 767 |
| Educators (2025) | 22 |
| Learners per educator | 34.9 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 45% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200100672 |
| Exam centre number | 4311082 |
Address and location
| Street address | 20 Campbell Street, Fort Beaufort, 5720 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 270, Fort Beaufort, 5720 |
| Suburb / area | Quenera North |
| Town | Fort Beaufort |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Amathole West |
| Municipality | Raymond Mhlaba 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 Sakhululeka Secondary School
Is Sakhululeka Secondary School a public or private school?
Sakhululeka Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Sakhululeka 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 Sakhululeka Secondary School's matric pass rate?
62.6% of its 155 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 67.1%, 2024 58.6%.
How many learners are at Sakhululeka Secondary School?
767 learners and 22 educators (about 34.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 45% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Sakhululeka Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200100672. Its exam centre number is 4311082.
Where is Sakhululeka Secondary School?
20 Campbell Street, Fort Beaufort, 5720. It is in Quenera North, Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole West education district. Phone 046 302 0992.
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St Joseph's Junior Secondary School
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Newtown High School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.