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Gobizembe High School

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

Gobizembe High School is a public secondary school in Alice. Its most recent matric class posted a 78.4% pass rate.

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

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

282
Learners
8
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 51 matric candidates from Gobizembe High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 78.4% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023383078.9%
2024393384.6%
2025514078.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Gobizembe High School offered results across 5 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy3939100.0%
Life Sciences393179.5%
Agricultural Sciences393384.6%
Business Studies393487.2%
English First Additional Language3939100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amathole West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Amathole West district with Gobizembe High School.

  • Kubusie Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against Gobizembe High School's 282; is a public combined school, a different phase than Gobizembe High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.8% against Gobizembe High School's 78.4%.
  • Fundani High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,170 learners against Gobizembe High School's 282; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.8% against Gobizembe High School's 78.4%.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,020 learners against Gobizembe High School's 282; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.1% against Gobizembe High School's 78.4%.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,001 learners against Gobizembe High School's 282; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 67.6% against Gobizembe High School's 78.4%.
  • Sinethemba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Gobizembe High School, 933 compared with 282; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.4% against Gobizembe High School's 78.4%.

Alice

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

  • Imingcangathelo High School teaches considerably more learners than Gobizembe High School, 687 compared with 282; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Gobizembe High School's 78.4%.
  • Enkwenkwezini Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Gobizembe High School, 608 compared with 282; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (77.5% against Gobizembe High School's 78.4%).
  • Alice Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 577 learners against Gobizembe High School's 282; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gobizembe High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Jabavu High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 497 learners against Gobizembe High School's 282; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (78.9% against Gobizembe High School's 78.4%).
  • Davidson Preparatory School is noticeably bigger, teaching 445 learners against Gobizembe High School's 282; is a public primary school, a different phase than Gobizembe High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Gobizembe High School for 2027

Gobizembe High School 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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Gobizembe High School, Mxhelo Location , Alice, 5700
Postal
P O Box 240, Alice, 5700
Telephone
073 162 1913
EMIS number
200200209

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Gobizembe 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 Gobizembe High School directly, on 073 162 1913, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Gobizembe 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 Gobizembe High School the best school in Alice?
On the numbers that are published, Gobizembe High School's matric pass rate of 78.4% 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 Gobizembe High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Alice, including Imingcangathelo High School.
How big are the classes at Gobizembe High School?
Gobizembe High School reported 282 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Gobizembe High School?
No. Gobizembe High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Gobizembe High School's matric results like?
Gobizembe High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 78.9% since 2023.
Is Gobizembe High School a public or private school?
Gobizembe High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Gobizembe High School?
You can call 073 162 1913. It is located at Gobizembe High School, Mxhelo Location , Alice, 5700.
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