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Enkwenkwezini Secondary School

Public secondary school · Alice, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

Enkwenkwezini Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Alice. Its last matric group achieved a 77.5% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Enkwenkwezini Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Alice, Enkwenkwezini Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

608
Learners
15
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Enkwenkwezini Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Enkwenkwezini Secondary School entered 89 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 77.5% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023675785.1%
20241098981.7%
2025896977.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Enkwenkwezini Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics291241.4%
Mathematical Literacy805771.3%
Physical Sciences281864.3%
Life Sciences1097266.1%
Agricultural Sciences1099990.8%
Business Studies815365.4%
English First Additional Language109109100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amathole West district

Here is how Enkwenkwezini Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Amathole West district.

  • Kubusie Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against Enkwenkwezini Secondary School's 608; is a public combined school, a different phase than Enkwenkwezini Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.8% against Enkwenkwezini Secondary School's 77.5%.
  • Fundani High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,170 learners against Enkwenkwezini Secondary School's 608; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.8% against Enkwenkwezini Secondary School's 77.5%.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,020 learners against Enkwenkwezini Secondary School's 608; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.1% against Enkwenkwezini Secondary School's 77.5%.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,001 learners against Enkwenkwezini Secondary School's 608; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 67.6% against Enkwenkwezini Secondary School's 77.5%.
  • Sinethemba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Enkwenkwezini Secondary School, 933 compared with 608; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.4% against Enkwenkwezini Secondary School's 77.5%.

Alice

And within Alice itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Imingcangathelo High School sits in roughly the same size range as Enkwenkwezini Secondary School, at 687 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Enkwenkwezini Secondary School's 77.5%.
  • Alice Full Service School is a similar size to Enkwenkwezini Secondary School, with 577 learners against 608; is a public primary school, a different phase than Enkwenkwezini Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Jabavu High School sits in roughly the same size range as Enkwenkwezini Secondary School, at 497 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (78.9% against Enkwenkwezini Secondary School's 77.5%).
  • Davidson Preparatory School sits in roughly the same size range as Enkwenkwezini Secondary School, at 445 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Enkwenkwezini Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
  • Phandulwazi Agricultural High School sits in roughly the same size range as Enkwenkwezini Secondary School, at 433 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 89.7% against Enkwenkwezini Secondary School's 77.5%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Enkwenkwezini Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Enkwenkwezini 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
Dyamala Location, Alice, Alice, 5700
Postal
P.o.box 726, Alice, Alice, 5700
Telephone
072 484 2313
EMIS number
200200164

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Enkwenkwezini 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 Enkwenkwezini Secondary School directly, on 072 484 2313, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Enkwenkwezini Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Enkwenkwezini Secondary School the best school in Alice?
On the numbers that are published, Enkwenkwezini Secondary School's matric pass rate of 77.5% is lower than IMINGCANGATHELO HIGH SCHOOL's 95.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Alice besides Enkwenkwezini Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Alice, including Imingcangathelo High School.
How big are the classes at Enkwenkwezini Secondary School?
Enkwenkwezini Secondary School reported 608 learners and 15 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 41 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 Enkwenkwezini Secondary School?
No. Enkwenkwezini Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Enkwenkwezini Secondary School's matric results like?
Enkwenkwezini Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 77.5%, in 2025. That's down from 85.1% in 2023.
Is Enkwenkwezini Secondary School a public or private school?
Enkwenkwezini Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Enkwenkwezini Secondary School?
You can call 072 484 2313. It is located at Dyamala Location, Alice, Alice, 5700.
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