Gqaqhala Junior Secondary School
Gqaqhala, Ugie, Eastern Cape 147 m
Public high school
Samuel Nombewu Senior Secondary School
Tsolo, Ugie, Eastern Cape
Samuel Nombewu Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Tsolo, Ugie, Eastern Cape, in the Joe Gqabi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 393 learners and 13 educators, about 30.2 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 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, 95.3% of its 43 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
95.3% of the school's 43 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 58 | 50 | 86.2% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 62 | 40 | 64.5% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 43 | 41 | 95.3% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 393 |
| Educators (2025) | 13 |
| Learners per educator | 30.2 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 58% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200400976 |
| Exam centre number | 4271036 |
Address and location
| Street address | Gqaqhala A/A,ugie,ugie,5470 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 34 5470 |
| Suburb / area | Tsolo |
| Town | Ugie |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Joe Gqabi |
| Municipality | Elundini Local Municipality |
| Former department | Transkei |
Admissions
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Questions about Samuel Nombewu Senior Secondary School
Is Samuel Nombewu Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Samuel Nombewu Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Samuel Nombewu Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Samuel Nombewu Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
95.3% of its 43 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 86.2%, 2024 64.5%.
How many learners are at Samuel Nombewu Senior Secondary School?
393 learners and 13 educators (about 30.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 58% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Samuel Nombewu Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200400976. Its exam centre number is 4271036.
Where is Samuel Nombewu Senior Secondary School?
Gqaqhala A/A,ugie,ugie,5470. It is in Tsolo, Ugie, Eastern Cape, in the Joe Gqabi education district. Phone 073 181 4689.
Schools near Samuel Nombewu Senior Secondary School
Msobomvu Senior Primary School
Tsolo, Maclear, Eastern Cape 5.2 km
Dalibango Junior Secondary School
Tsolo, Ugie, Eastern Cape 5.5 km
Mbidlana Junior Secondary School
Mbidlana Administrative Area, Maclear, Eastern Cape 7.4 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.