Emizamoyethu Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Emizamoyethu Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Engcobo, Ngcobo. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

545

Learners

Educators

QQ1 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Emizamoyethu Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 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, 52 matric candidates from Emizamoyethu Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 88.5% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	82	68	82.9%
2024	84	76	90.5%
2025	52	46	88.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Emizamoyethu Senior Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. Physical Sciences led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	35	17	48.6%
Mathematical Literacy	50	44	88.0%
Physical Sciences	24	24	100.0%
Life Sciences	56	49	87.5%
Agricultural Sciences	50	47	94.0%
Accounting	29	24	82.8%
Business Studies	29	28	96.6%
Economics	29	22	75.9%
Geography	38	37	97.4%
English First Additional Language	84	84	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Chris Hani East district

Nyanga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Emizamoyethu Senior Secondary School, 1,527 compared with 545, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Sitoza Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,513 learners against Emizamoyethu Senior Secondary School's 545; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.7% against Emizamoyethu Senior Secondary School's 88.5%.
Cofimvaba Finishing School teaches considerably more learners than Emizamoyethu Senior Secondary School, 1,400 compared with 545; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85% against Emizamoyethu Senior Secondary School's 88.5%.
Pakamani Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Emizamoyethu Senior Secondary School, 1,310 compared with 545, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Emizamoyethu Senior Secondary School, 1,219 compared with 545; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 79.6% against Emizamoyethu Senior Secondary School's 88.5%.

Ngcobo

Nyanga Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Emizamoyethu Senior Secondary School, 1,527 compared with 545, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Clarkebury Agricultural School teaches considerably more learners than Emizamoyethu Senior Secondary School, 1,152 compared with 545; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.2% against Emizamoyethu Senior Secondary School's 88.5%.
Falo Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Emizamoyethu Senior Secondary School, at 602 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 79.7% against Emizamoyethu Senior Secondary School's 88.5%.
St Lawrence English Medium School is a similar size to Emizamoyethu Senior Secondary School, with 427 learners against 545, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
Zwelihle Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 327 learners against Emizamoyethu Senior Secondary School's 545; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73.2% against Emizamoyethu Senior Secondary School's 88.5%.

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 Emizamoyethu Senior Secondary School for 2027

Because Emizamoyethu Senior Secondary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Quluqu Admin Area, Ngcobo, 5050
Postal: Po Box 272, Ngcobo, 5050
Telephone: 081 860 5680
EMIS number: 200400159

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Emizamoyethu 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 Emizamoyethu Senior Secondary School directly, on 081 860 5680, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Emizamoyethu 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 Emizamoyethu Senior Secondary School the best school in Ngcobo?

On the numbers that are published, Emizamoyethu Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 88.5% is lower than CLARKEBURY AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL's 93.2%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Ngcobo besides Emizamoyethu Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Ngcobo, including Nyanga Senior Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Emizamoyethu Senior Secondary School?

Emizamoyethu Senior Secondary School reported 545 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Emizamoyethu Senior Secondary School?

No. Emizamoyethu Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

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

Emizamoyethu Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 88.5%, in 2025. That's up from 82.9% in 2023.

Is Emizamoyethu Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

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

How can I contact Emizamoyethu Senior Secondary School?

You can call 081 860 5680. It is located at Quluqu Admin Area, Ngcobo, 5050.