Public secondary school · North End, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find the key facts about Ethembeni Enrichment Centre: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Ethembeni Enrichment Centre is a public secondary school serving families in and around North End, Gqeberha. The school falls under quintile Q4 and charges school fees.
In 2025, 131 matric candidates from Ethembeni Enrichment Centre sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 92.4% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 114 | 114 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 109 | 105 | 96.3% |
| 2025 | 131 | 121 | 92.4% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Ethembeni Enrichment Centre reported results in 9 of these subjects. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 45 | 39 | 86.7% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 64 | 61 | 95.3% |
| Physical Sciences | 29 | 29 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 60 | 58 | 96.7% |
| Accounting | 19 | 18 | 94.7% |
| Business Studies | 60 | 57 | 95.0% |
| Geography | 90 | 85 | 94.4% |
| History | 69 | 64 | 92.8% |
| English First Additional Language | 109 | 109 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile Q4 school, Ethembeni Enrichment Centre sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Ethembeni Enrichment Centre for its exact current amount.
Ethembeni Enrichment Centre 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.