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Hewu High School

Public secondary school · Whittlesea, Queenstown, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Hewu High School, a public secondary school serving Whittlesea, Queenstown. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 89.7%.

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Hewu High School is a public secondary school in Whittlesea, Queenstown. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

160
Learners
8
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Hewu High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Hewu High School entered 29 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 89.7% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023262596.2%
2024211885.7%
2025292689.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Hewu High School reported results in 6 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Life Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics7114.3%
Mathematical Literacy141285.7%
Life Sciences55100.0%
Agricultural Sciences211571.4%
Geography211990.5%
English First Additional Language2121100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Chris Hani West district with Hewu High School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Hewu High School's 160; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.5% against Hewu High School's 89.7%.
  • Nkwanca Public High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against Hewu High School's 160; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 68.1% against Hewu High School's 89.7%.
  • Louis Rex Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,349 learners against Hewu High School's 160; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hewu High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Hewu High School's 160; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hewu High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Hewu High School, 1,267 compared with 160; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (90.9% against Hewu High School's 89.7%).

Queenstown

Zooming into Queenstown, here are 5 other schools to compare against Hewu High School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Hewu High School's 160; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.5% against Hewu High School's 89.7%.
  • Nkwanca Public High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against Hewu High School's 160; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 68.1% against Hewu High School's 89.7%.
  • Louis Rex Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,349 learners against Hewu High School's 160; is a public primary school, a different phase than Hewu High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Hewu High School, 1,267 compared with 160; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (90.9% against Hewu High School's 89.7%).
  • John Noah High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,203 learners against Hewu High School's 160; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (88.7% against Hewu High School's 89.7%).
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Hewu High School for 2027

Hewu 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
Sawutiya Village, Whittlesea, 5360
Postal
P.o. Box 317, Whittlesea, Whittlesea, 5360,
EMIS number
200600253

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Hewu High School?
No phone number or email is on record for Hewu High School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Hewu High School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Hewu High School the best school in Queenstown?
On the numbers that are published, Hewu High School's matric pass rate of 89.7% is lower than INYATHI HIGH SCHOOL's 90.9%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Queenstown besides Hewu High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Queenstown, including Luvuyo Lerumo High School.
How big are the classes at Hewu High School?
Hewu High School reported 160 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 20 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 Hewu High School?
No. Hewu High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Hewu High School's matric results like?
Hewu High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.7%, in 2025. That's down from 96.2% in 2023.
Is Hewu High School a public or private school?
Hewu High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Hewu High School?
It is located at Sawutiya Village, Whittlesea, 5360.
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