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Ikwezi Secondary School

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

Ikwezi Secondary School is a public secondary school in Whittlesea. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 42.1%.

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

Located in Whittlesea, Ikwezi Secondary School is a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

249
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Ikwezi Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 38 matric candidates from Ikwezi Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 42.1% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023473472.3%
2024312683.9%
2025381642.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

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

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics55100.0%
Mathematical Literacy262180.8%
Physical Sciences5240.0%
Life Sciences312683.9%
Agricultural Sciences312787.1%
Geography181266.7%
History8787.5%
English First Additional Language3131100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

Here is how Ikwezi Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Chris Hani West district.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School teaches considerably more learners than Ikwezi Secondary School, 1,607 compared with 249; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 74.5% against Ikwezi Secondary School's 42.1%.
  • Nkwanca Public High School teaches considerably more learners than Ikwezi Secondary School, 1,410 compared with 249; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 68.1% against Ikwezi Secondary School's 42.1%.
  • Louis Rex Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ikwezi Secondary School, 1,349 compared with 249; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ikwezi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ikwezi Secondary School, 1,348 compared with 249; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ikwezi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,267 learners against Ikwezi Secondary School's 249; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.9% against Ikwezi Secondary School's 42.1%.

Whittlesea

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

  • Ekuphumleni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,159 learners against Ikwezi Secondary School's 249; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.5% against Ikwezi Secondary School's 42.1%.
  • Bongolethu Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 762 learners against Ikwezi Secondary School's 249; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ikwezi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Funda High School teaches considerably more learners than Ikwezi Secondary School, 745 compared with 249; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 72.5% against Ikwezi Secondary School's 42.1%.
  • Nompumelelo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 744 learners against Ikwezi Secondary School's 249; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 73% against Ikwezi Secondary School's 42.1%.
  • Umthawexhadi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 728 learners against Ikwezi Secondary School's 249; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ikwezi 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 Ikwezi Secondary School for 2027

Ikwezi Secondary 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
Phelandaba Village, Ntabethemba, 5365
Postal
Po Box 1571, Queenstown, 5320
Telephone
073 177 8720
EMIS number
200600288

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ikwezi 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 Ikwezi Secondary School directly, on 073 177 8720, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ikwezi 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 Ikwezi Secondary School the best school in Whittlesea?
On the numbers that are published, Ikwezi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 42.1% is lower than EKUPHUMLENI SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 93.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Whittlesea besides Ikwezi Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Whittlesea, including Ekuphumleni Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ikwezi Secondary School?
Ikwezi Secondary School reported 249 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Ikwezi Secondary School?
No. Ikwezi Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ikwezi Secondary School's matric results like?
Ikwezi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 42.1%, in 2025. That's down from 72.3% in 2023.
Is Ikwezi Secondary School a public or private school?
Ikwezi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ikwezi Secondary School?
You can call 073 177 8720. It is located at Phelandaba Village, Ntabethemba, 5365.
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