Zanyokwe Primary School
Keiskammahoek, Eastern Cape 641 m
Public high school
Tembelani High School
Keiskammahoek, Eastern Cape
Tembelani High School is a public high school in Keiskammahoek, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 108 learners and 8 educators, about 13.5 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, 75.0% of its 20 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
75.0% of the school's 20 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11 | 9 | 81.8% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 17 | 13 | 76.5% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 20 | 15 | 75.0% | 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) | 108 |
| Educators (2025) | 8 |
| Learners per educator | 13.5 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 98% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200831 |
| Exam centre number | 4311099 |
Address and location
| Street address | Zanyokwe Location,keiskammahoek,keiskammahoek,5670 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 134, Keiskammahoek, 5670 |
| Town | Keiskammahoek |
| 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 Tembelani High School
Is Tembelani High School a public or private school?
Tembelani High School is a public high school.
Does Tembelani 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 Tembelani High School's matric pass rate?
75.0% of its 20 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 81.8%, 2024 76.5%.
How many learners are at Tembelani High School?
108 learners and 8 educators (about 13.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 98% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Tembelani High School?
Its EMIS number is 200200831. Its exam centre number is 4311099.
Where is Tembelani High School?
Zanyokwe Location,keiskammahoek,keiskammahoek,5670. It is in Keiskammahoek, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole West education district. Phone 066 443 1758.
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