Hamburg Primary School
Peddie, Hamburg, Eastern Cape 1.7 km
Public high school
St Charles Sojola High School
Peddie, Eastern Cape
St Charles Sojola High School is a public high school in Peddie, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 319 learners and 12 educators, about 26.6 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than 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, 88.9% of its 36 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
88.9% of the school's 36 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 55 | 42 | 76.4% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 77 | 63 | 81.8% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 36 | 32 | 88.9% | 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) | 319 |
| Educators (2025) | 12 |
| Learners per educator | 26.6 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 84% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200977 |
| Exam centre number | 4311093 |
Address and location
| Street address | Hamburg Location,hamburg,king Willams Town,5600 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 331, Peddie, Peddie, 5640 |
| Town | Peddie |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Amathole West |
| Municipality | Ngqushwa Local Municipality |
| Former department | Ciskei |
Admissions
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Questions about St Charles Sojola High School
Is St Charles Sojola High School a public or private school?
St Charles Sojola High School is a public high school.
Does St Charles Sojola 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 St Charles Sojola High School's matric pass rate?
88.9% of its 36 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 76.4%, 2024 81.8%.
How many learners are at St Charles Sojola High School?
319 learners and 12 educators (about 26.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 84% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of St Charles Sojola High School?
Its EMIS number is 200200977. Its exam centre number is 4311093.
Where is St Charles Sojola High School?
Hamburg Location,hamburg,king Willams Town,5600. It is in Peddie, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole West education district. Phone 078 721 7816.
Schools near St Charles Sojola High School
Lujiza Primary School
Chalumna, East London, Eastern Cape 2.2 km
Bodiam Primary School
Peddie, Eastern Cape 5.2 km
Shwele Shwele Primary School
Kiwane, East London, Eastern Cape 6.0 km
Zikhova Combined Primary School
East London, Eastern Cape 6.8 km
Rala Public School
Chalumna, East London, Eastern Cape 6.9 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.