Zalara Primary School
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Public high school
Sakuphumelela Secondary School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape
Sakuphumelela Secondary School is a public high school in King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 199 learners and 9 educators, about 22.1 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 76.8% of its 56 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
76.8% of the school's 56 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 67 | 33 | 49.3% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 53 | 38 | 71.7% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 56 | 43 | 76.8% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 199 |
| Educators (2025) | 9 |
| Learners per educator | 22.1 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 84% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200744 |
| Exam centre number | 4311083 |
Address and location
| Street address | Zalarha Location,zalarha,king Willams Town,5600 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 398, K W T, 5600 |
| Town | King Williams Town |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Amathole West |
| Municipality | Amahlathi Local Municipality |
| Former department | Ciskei |
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 Sakuphumelela Secondary School
Is Sakuphumelela Secondary School a public or private school?
Sakuphumelela Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Sakuphumelela Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Sakuphumelela Secondary School's matric pass rate?
76.8% of its 56 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 49.3%, 2024 71.7%.
How many learners are at Sakuphumelela Secondary School?
199 learners and 9 educators (about 22.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 84% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Sakuphumelela Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200744. Its exam centre number is 4311083.
Where is Sakuphumelela Secondary School?
Zalarha Location,zalarha,king Willams Town,5600. It is in King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole West education district. Phone 083 624 4021.
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Tyeni Primary School
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Spruell Public School
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Nonibe Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.