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Public high school
Sophakama High School
New Brighton, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
Sophakama High School is a public high school in New Brighton, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, in the Nelson Mandela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 831 learners and 20 educators, about 41.6 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, 78.3% of its 83 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
78.3% of the school's 83 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 73 | 50 | 68.5% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 58 | 53 | 91.4% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 83 | 65 | 78.3% | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 831 |
| Educators (2025) | 20 |
| Learners per educator | 41.6 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 10% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200100716 |
| Exam centre number | 4341076 |
Address and location
| Street address | Ngesi Street,new Brighton,port Elizabeth,6200 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 103, New Brighton, Port Elizabeth, 6200 |
| Suburb / area | New Brighton |
| Town | Port Elizabeth |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Nelson Mandela |
| Municipality | Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan 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 Sophakama High School
Is Sophakama High School a public or private school?
Sophakama High School is a public high school.
Does Sophakama High 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 Sophakama High School's matric pass rate?
78.3% of its 83 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 68.5%, 2024 91.4%.
How many learners are at Sophakama High School?
831 learners and 20 educators (about 41.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 10% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Sophakama High School?
Its EMIS number is 200100716. Its exam centre number is 4341076.
Where is Sophakama High School?
Ngesi Street,new Brighton,port Elizabeth,6200. It is in New Brighton, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, in the Nelson Mandela education district. Phone 041 454 6202.
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98.7% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.