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Faltein Secondary School

Public secondary school · Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)

Faltein Secondary School is a public secondary school in Cofimvaba. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 100%.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Faltein Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Cofimvaba, Faltein Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

411
Learners
14
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Faltein Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Faltein Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Faltein Secondary School entered 53 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 100% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20233535100.0%
2024383592.1%
20255353100.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Faltein Secondary School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Agricultural Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics382976.3%
Physical Sciences232191.3%
Life Sciences232295.7%
Agricultural Sciences2323100.0%
Accounting1515100.0%
Business Studies151493.3%
Economics1515100.0%
English First Additional Language3838100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Chris Hani East district

5 other schools in Chris Hani East district, for comparison against Faltein Secondary School.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Faltein Secondary School's 411, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Faltein Secondary School, 1,513 compared with 411; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 93.7% against Faltein Secondary School's 100%.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Faltein Secondary School's 411; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85% against Faltein Secondary School's 100%.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,310 learners against Faltein Secondary School's 411, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Faltein Secondary School's 411; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 79.6% against Faltein Secondary School's 100%.

Cofimvaba

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

  • Cofimvaba Finishing School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Faltein Secondary School's 411; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85% against Faltein Secondary School's 100%.
  • St James Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Faltein Secondary School, 955 compared with 411; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.4% against Faltein Secondary School's 100%.
  • Mdeni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 887 learners against Faltein Secondary School's 411; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.2% against Faltein Secondary School's 100%.
  • Daliwonga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 684 learners against Faltein Secondary School's 411; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 96.4% against Faltein Secondary School's 100%.
  • Ncuncuzo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 618 learners against Faltein Secondary School's 411, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Faltein Secondary School for 2027

Because Faltein 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
Tshatshu A/A, Cofimvaba, Ncora, 5304
Postal
To Be Updated
Telephone
071 880 8180
EMIS number
200300079

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Faltein 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 Faltein Secondary School directly, on 071 880 8180, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Faltein 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 Faltein Secondary School the best school in Cofimvaba?
On the numbers that are published, Faltein Secondary School's 100% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of DALIWONGA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL at 96.4%.
How many other schools are there in Cofimvaba besides Faltein Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cofimvaba, including Cofimvaba Finishing School.
How big are the classes at Faltein Secondary School?
Faltein Secondary School reported 411 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 29 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 Faltein Secondary School?
Yes, Faltein Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Faltein Secondary School's matric results like?
Faltein Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 100%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 100% since 2023.
Is Faltein Secondary School a public or private school?
Faltein Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Faltein Secondary School?
You can call 071 880 8180. It is located at Tshatshu A/A, Cofimvaba, Ncora, 5304.
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