Upper Gxulu Primary School
Upper Gxulu Location, Keiskammahoek, Eastern Cape 792 m
Public high school
Ulana Agricultural School
Keiskammahoek, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape
Ulana Agricultural School is a public high school in Keiskammahoek, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a agricultural specialisation. In 2025 it had 274 learners and 9 educators, about 30.4 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, 55.0% of its 40 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
55.0% of the school's 40 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 40 | 22 | 55.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 61 | 32 | 52.5% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 40 | 22 | 55.0% | 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 |
| Specialisation | Agricultural |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 274 |
| Educators (2025) | 9 |
| Learners per educator | 30.4 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 72% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200200871 |
| Exam centre number | 4311103 |
Address and location
| Street address | Upper Gxulu Location, Keiskammahoek, 5670 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 76, Keiskammahoek, 5670 |
| Suburb / area | Keiskammahoek |
| Town | King Williams Town |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Amathole West |
| Municipality | Amahlathi Local Municipality |
| Former department | Ciskei |
Admissions
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Questions about Ulana Agricultural School
Is Ulana Agricultural School a public or private school?
Ulana Agricultural School is a public high school.
Does Ulana Agricultural 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 Ulana Agricultural School's matric pass rate?
55.0% of its 40 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 55.0%, 2024 52.5%.
How many learners are at Ulana Agricultural School?
274 learners and 9 educators (about 30.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 72% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Ulana Agricultural School?
Its EMIS number is 200200871. Its exam centre number is 4311103.
Where is Ulana Agricultural School?
Upper Gxulu Location, Keiskammahoek, 5670. It is in Keiskammahoek, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole West education district. Phone 071 863 5436.
Schools near Ulana Agricultural School
Lower Gxulu Primary School
Keiskammahoek, Eastern Cape 2.7 km
Masonwabe Junior Primary School
Keiskammahoek, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 3.4 km
Lower Emnyameni Primary School
Keiskammahoek, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 3.5 km
Mzomtsha High School
Keiskammahoek, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 3.8 km
Sophumelela Junior Primary School
Keiskammahoek, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 4.0 km
Sivuyile Primary School
Keiskammahoek, Eastern Cape 4.7 km
Dumani Primary School
Keiskammahoek, Eastern Cape 5.2 km
Douglas Ross Primary School
Vaaldraai, Keiskammahoek, Eastern Cape 5.2 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.