Shawbury Primary School
Qumbu, Eastern Cape 183 m
Public high school
Shawbury Senior Secondary School
Qumbu, Eastern Cape
Shawbury Senior Secondary School is a public high school in 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 1 294 learners and 32 educators, about 40.4 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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, 86.6% of its 247 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
86.6% of the school's 247 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 204 | 163 | 79.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 250 | 232 | 92.8% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 247 | 214 | 86.6% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 294 |
| Educators (2025) | 32 |
| Learners per educator | 40.4 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 13% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200400989 |
| Exam centre number | 4291067 |
Address and location
| Street address | Bhencuthi A/A,shawbury,qumbu,5187 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Shawbury, Qumbu, Qumbu, 5180 |
| 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 Shawbury Senior Secondary School
Is Shawbury Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Shawbury Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Shawbury 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 Shawbury Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
86.6% of its 247 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 79.9%, 2024 92.8%.
How many learners are at Shawbury Senior Secondary School?
1 294 learners and 32 educators (about 40.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 13% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Shawbury Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200400989. Its exam centre number is 4291067.
Where is Shawbury Senior Secondary School?
Bhencuthi A/A,shawbury,qumbu,5187. It is in Qumbu, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. Phone 072 453 0372.
Schools near Shawbury Senior Secondary School
Notsweleba Full Service School
Qumbu, Eastern Cape 2.1 km
Tabase Primary Junior School
Libode, Qumbu, Eastern Cape 4.9 km
Laleni Primary School
Qumbu, Tsolo, Eastern Cape 4.9 km
Ngqubusini Primary School
Qumbu, Tsolo, Eastern Cape 4.9 km
Zwelandile Primary School
Qumbu, Eastern Cape 4.9 km
Tina Falls Junior Secondary School
Libode, Qumbu, Eastern Cape 6.1 km
Gandana Junior Secondary School
Qumbu, Eastern Cape 6.9 km
Lotana Primary School
Qumbu, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 7.0 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.