Emfundweni Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Emfundweni Senior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Emfundweni Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Peddie. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

319

Learners

Educators

QQ2 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Emfundweni Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

In 2025, 25 matric candidates from Emfundweni Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 96% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	27	23	85.2%
2024	40	39	97.5%
2025	25	24	96.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Emfundweni Senior Secondary School reported results in 6 of these subjects. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	8	6	75.0%
Mathematical Literacy	32	32	100.0%
Physical Sciences	7	6	85.7%
Life Sciences	40	38	95.0%
Agricultural Sciences	33	33	100.0%
English First Additional Language	40	40	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amathole West district

Kubusie Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Emfundweni Senior Secondary School, 1,224 compared with 319; is a public combined school, a different phase than Emfundweni Senior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (94.8% against Emfundweni Senior Secondary School's 96%).
Fundani High School teaches considerably more learners than Emfundweni Senior Secondary School, 1,170 compared with 319; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.8% against Emfundweni Senior Secondary School's 96%.
Nathaniel Pamla High School teaches considerably more learners than Emfundweni Senior Secondary School, 1,020 compared with 319; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.1% against Emfundweni Senior Secondary School's 96%.
Jongile Nompondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Emfundweni Senior Secondary School, 1,001 compared with 319; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 67.6% against Emfundweni Senior Secondary School's 96%.
Sinethemba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 933 learners against Emfundweni Senior Secondary School's 319; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.4% against Emfundweni Senior Secondary School's 96%.

Peddie

Nathaniel Pamla High School teaches considerably more learners than Emfundweni Senior Secondary School, 1,020 compared with 319; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.1% against Emfundweni Senior Secondary School's 96%.
Amazizi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 823 learners against Emfundweni Senior Secondary School's 319; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93% against Emfundweni Senior Secondary School's 96%.
German Village Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 670 learners against Emfundweni Senior Secondary School's 319; is a public combined school, a different phase than Emfundweni Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Ayliff Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 554 learners against Emfundweni Senior Secondary School's 319; is a public primary school, a different phase than Emfundweni Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Fezeka Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 530 learners against Emfundweni Senior Secondary School's 319; is a public primary school, a different phase than Emfundweni Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Emfundweni Senior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Emfundweni Senior Secondary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Qeto Location , Peddie, 5640
Postal: Private Bag X17, Peddie, 5640
Telephone: 079 500 5830
EMIS number: 200200156

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Emfundweni Senior Secondary School?

Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Emfundweni Senior Secondary School directly, on 079 500 5830, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Emfundweni Senior Secondary 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 Emfundweni Senior Secondary School the best school in Peddie?

On the numbers that are published, Emfundweni Senior Secondary School's 96% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of AMAZIZI SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL at 93%.

How many other schools are there in Peddie besides Emfundweni Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Peddie, including Nathaniel Pamla High School.

How big are the classes at Emfundweni Senior Secondary School?

Emfundweni Senior Secondary School reported 319 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Emfundweni Senior Secondary School?

No. Emfundweni Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Emfundweni Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Emfundweni Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96%, in 2025. That's up from 85.2% in 2023.

Is Emfundweni Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

Emfundweni Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Emfundweni Senior Secondary School?

You can call 079 500 5830. It is located at Qeto Location , Peddie, 5640.