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Fundani High School

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

Fundani High School is a public secondary school in Cathcart. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 87.8%.

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

Located in Cathcart, Fundani High School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

1,170
Learners
20
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Fundani High School entered 262 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 87.8% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320217385.6%
202421519389.8%
202526223087.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Fundani High School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Accounting led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics543666.7%
Mathematical Literacy16114288.2%
Physical Sciences383078.9%
Life Sciences797291.1%
Agricultural Sciences625995.2%
Accounting2222100.0%
Business Studies413892.7%
Economics403075.0%
Geography12911387.6%
History1049793.3%
English First Additional Language215215100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amathole West district

5 other schools in Amathole West district, for comparison against Fundani High School.

  • Kubusie Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Fundani High School, at 1,224 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Fundani High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.8% against Fundani High School's 87.8%.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School is a similar size to Fundani High School, with 1,020 learners against 1,170; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (86.1% against Fundani High School's 87.8%).
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Fundani High School, at 1,001 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 67.6% against Fundani High School's 87.8%.
  • Sinethemba Public School is a similar size to Fundani High School, with 933 learners against 1,170; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.4% against Fundani High School's 87.8%.
  • Vukile Tshwete Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Fundani High School, at 855 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.4% against Fundani High School's 87.8%.

Cathcart

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

  • Cathcart High School is noticeably smaller, with 724 learners against Fundani High School's 1,170; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (86.7% against Fundani High School's 87.8%).
  • Daliwe Senior Primary School teaches fewer learners than Fundani High School, 468 compared with 1,170; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fundani High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • D G Cossie Public Primary School teaches fewer learners than Fundani High School, 404 compared with 1,170; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fundani High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Cathcart (Rc) Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 229 learners against Fundani High School's 1,170; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fundani High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Coverside Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 56 learners against Fundani High School's 1,170; is a public primary school, a different phase than Fundani High School; 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 Fundani High School for 2027

As a public school, Fundani High 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
Avenue "A", Katikati Township, Cathcart, 5310
Postal
P O Box 120, Cathcart, 5310
Telephone
081 505 8899
EMIS number
200600208

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Fundani High 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 Fundani High School directly, on 081 505 8899, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Fundani High 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 Fundani High School the best school in Cathcart?
On the numbers that are published, Fundani High School's 87.8% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of CATHCART HIGH SCHOOL at 86.7%.
How many other schools are there in Cathcart besides Fundani High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 9 other schools in and around Cathcart, including Cathcart High School.
How big are the classes at Fundani High School?
Fundani High School reported 1,170 learners and 20 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 59 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 Fundani High School?
No. Fundani High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Fundani High School's matric results like?
Fundani High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.8%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 85.6% since 2023.
Is Fundani High School a public or private school?
Fundani High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Fundani High School?
You can call 081 505 8899. It is located at Avenue "A", Katikati Township, Cathcart, 5310.
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