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Vakele Technical Senior Secondary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape
Vakele Technical Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Port St Johns, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a technical specialisation. In 2025 it had 464 learners and 19 educators, about 24.4 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the 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, 89.9% of its 99 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
89.9% of the school's 99 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 60 | 58 | 96.7% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 103 | 80 | 77.7% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 99 | 89 | 89.9% | 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 |
| Specialisation | Technical |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 464 |
| Educators (2025) | 19 |
| Learners per educator | 24.4 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 84% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200401113 |
| Exam centre number | 4281057 |
Address and location
| Street address | Swazini A/A, Port St Johns, Port St Johns, 5120 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 172, Port St Johns, Port St Johns, 5120 |
| Town | Port St Johns |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Or Tambo Coastal |
| Municipality | Port St Johns Local Municipality |
| Former department | New Education Department |
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 Vakele Technical Senior Secondary School
Is Vakele Technical Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Vakele Technical Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Vakele Technical Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Vakele Technical Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
89.9% of its 99 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 96.7%, 2024 77.7%.
How many learners are at Vakele Technical Senior Secondary School?
464 learners and 19 educators (about 24.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 84% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Vakele Technical Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200401113. Its exam centre number is 4281057.
Where is Vakele Technical Senior Secondary School?
Swazini A/A, Port St Johns, Port St Johns, 5120. It is in Port St Johns, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. Phone 083 293 8751.
Schools near Vakele Technical Senior Secondary School
Langalitshoni Junior Secondary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 1.5 km
Zintonga Junior Secondary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 1.6 km
Lupapasi Junior Secondary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 2.4 km
Ngxongweni Senior Secondary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 3.0 km
75.8% matric 2025Qhoboshendlini Senior Primary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 3.5 km
Jongimpuma Junior Primary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 3.8 km
Tyityane Senior Primary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 4.0 km
Bekabantu Junior Secondary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 4.1 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.