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Ethembeni Secondary School

Public secondary school · Mzamomhle Township, Burgersdorp, Eastern Cape · Joe Gqabi district (Unknown circuit)

Ethembeni Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Mzamomhle Township, Burgersdorp. Its most recent matric class posted a 97.9% pass rate.

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

In Mzamomhle Township, Burgersdorp, Ethembeni Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,036
Learners
27
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 97 learners from Ethembeni Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 97.9% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023716997.2%
20241089588.0%
2025979597.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ethembeni Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics13538.5%
Mathematical Literacy977779.4%
Physical Sciences8787.5%
Life Sciences181794.4%
Agricultural Sciences251352.0%
Accounting11763.6%
Business Studies241979.2%
Economics211361.9%
Geography595186.4%
History585187.9%
English First Additional Language110110100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Joe Gqabi district

5 other schools in Joe Gqabi district, for comparison against Ethembeni Secondary School.

  • Sizamulwazi Public School teaches considerably more learners than Ethembeni Secondary School, 1,708 compared with 1,036; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ethembeni Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Et Thabane Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Ethembeni Secondary School, 1,707 compared with 1,036; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ethembeni Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,666 learners against Ethembeni Secondary School's 1,036; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ethembeni Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sterkspruit Community School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,497 learners against Ethembeni Secondary School's 1,036; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ethembeni Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tlokweng Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,490 learners against Ethembeni Secondary School's 1,036, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Burgersdorp

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

  • Burghersdorp Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ethembeni Secondary School, 1,645 compared with 1,036; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.8% against Ethembeni Secondary School's 97.9%.
  • Mzimkhulu Junior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ethembeni Secondary School, at 1,041 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ethembeni Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Maruping Public School sits in roughly the same size range as Ethembeni Secondary School, at 1,008 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ethembeni Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Masha Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Ethembeni Secondary School, at 916 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ethembeni Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Burgersdorp Junior Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 554 learners against Ethembeni Secondary School's 1,036; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ethembeni Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Ethembeni Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Ethembeni 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
1 Cheka Street, Mzamomhle Township, Burgersdorp, 9744
Postal
P O Box 195, Burgersdorp, 9744
Telephone
051 653 1788
EMIS number
200600190

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ethembeni 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 Ethembeni Secondary School directly, on 051 653 1788, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ethembeni 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 Ethembeni Secondary School the best school in Burgersdorp?
On the numbers that are published, Ethembeni Secondary School's 97.9% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of BURGHERSDORP at 82.8%.
How many other schools are there in Burgersdorp besides Ethembeni Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Burgersdorp, including Burghersdorp.
How big are the classes at Ethembeni Secondary School?
Ethembeni Secondary School reported 1,036 learners and 27 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 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 Ethembeni Secondary School?
No. Ethembeni Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ethembeni Secondary School's matric results like?
Ethembeni Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 97.2% since 2023.
Is Ethembeni Secondary School a public or private school?
Ethembeni Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ethembeni Secondary School?
You can call 051 653 1788. It is located at 1 Cheka Street, Mzamomhle Township, Burgersdorp, 9744.
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