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Cofimvaba Finishing School

Public secondary school · Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)

In Cofimvaba, Cofimvaba Finishing School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 85%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Cofimvaba Finishing School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Cofimvaba Finishing School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Cofimvaba. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

1,400
Learners
46
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Cofimvaba Finishing School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Cofimvaba Finishing School entered 286 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 85% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202333926678.5%
202422621293.8%
202528624385.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Cofimvaba Finishing School reported results in 11 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics12210485.2%
Mathematical Literacy1049490.4%
Physical Sciences927581.5%
Life Sciences19618091.8%
Agricultural Sciences908998.9%
Accounting302996.7%
Business Studies3030100.0%
Economics676394.0%
Geography10610397.2%
History676495.5%
English First Additional Language226226100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Chris Hani East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Chris Hani East district with Cofimvaba Finishing School.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Cofimvaba Finishing School, with 1,527 learners against 1,400, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Cofimvaba Finishing School, with 1,513 learners against 1,400; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.7% against Cofimvaba Finishing School's 85%.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Cofimvaba Finishing School, with 1,310 learners against 1,400, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Cofimvaba Finishing School, with 1,219 learners against 1,400; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 79.6% against Cofimvaba Finishing School's 85%.
  • Cala Village Junior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Cofimvaba Finishing School, at 1,213 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Cofimvaba Finishing School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Cofimvaba Finishing School's 85%.

Cofimvaba

Zooming into Cofimvaba, here are 5 other schools to compare against Cofimvaba Finishing School.

  • St James Senior Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Cofimvaba Finishing School, 955 compared with 1,400; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.4% against Cofimvaba Finishing School's 85%.
  • Mdeni Senior Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Cofimvaba Finishing School, 887 compared with 1,400; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.2% against Cofimvaba Finishing School's 85%.
  • Daliwonga Senior Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 684 learners against Cofimvaba Finishing School's 1,400; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.4% against Cofimvaba Finishing School's 85%.
  • Ncuncuzo Senior Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Cofimvaba Finishing School, 618 compared with 1,400, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Arthur Mfebe Senior Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 598 learners against Cofimvaba Finishing School's 1,400; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Cofimvaba Finishing School's 85%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Cofimvaba Finishing School for 2027

Cofimvaba Finishing School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Main Street, P.o. Box 54, Cofimvaba, Cofimvaba, 5380
Postal
P O Box 54, Cofimvaba, 5380
EMIS number
200600109

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Cofimvaba Finishing School?
No phone number or email is on record for Cofimvaba Finishing School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Cofimvaba Finishing School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Cofimvaba Finishing School the best school in Cofimvaba?
On the numbers that are published, Cofimvaba Finishing School's matric pass rate of 85% is lower than ARTHUR MFEBE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Cofimvaba besides Cofimvaba Finishing School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cofimvaba, including St James Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Cofimvaba Finishing School?
Cofimvaba Finishing School reported 1,400 learners and 46 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Cofimvaba Finishing School?
No. Cofimvaba Finishing School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Cofimvaba Finishing School's matric results like?
Cofimvaba Finishing School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85%, in 2025. That's up from 78.5% in 2023.
Is Cofimvaba Finishing School a public or private school?
Cofimvaba Finishing School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Cofimvaba Finishing School?
It is located at Main Street, P.o. Box 54, Cofimvaba, Cofimvaba, 5380.
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