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Indwe High School

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

Indwe High School is a public secondary school based in Indwe. Its most recent matric class posted a 87.5% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Indwe High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Indwe, Indwe High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q4.

276
Learners
23
Educators
QQ4 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Indwe High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q4. 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 Indwe High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 24 learners from Indwe High School who wrote matric in 2025, 87.5% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023352674.3%
2024191789.5%
2025242187.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Indwe High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics11763.6%
Mathematical Literacy88100.0%
Physical Sciences9666.7%
Life Sciences151493.3%
Accounting55100.0%
Business Studies1010100.0%
Economics4375.0%
Geography66100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

5 other schools in Chris Hani West district, for comparison against Indwe High School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School teaches considerably more learners than Indwe High School, 1,607 compared with 276; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.5% against Indwe High School's 87.5%.
  • Nkwanca Public High School teaches considerably more learners than Indwe High School, 1,410 compared with 276; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 68.1% against Indwe High School's 87.5%.
  • Louis Rex Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Indwe High School, 1,349 compared with 276; is a public primary school, a different phase than Indwe High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Indwe High School, 1,348 compared with 276; is a public primary school, a different phase than Indwe High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,267 learners against Indwe High School's 276; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.9% against Indwe High School's 87.5%.

Indwe

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

  • Lukhanyo High School teaches considerably more learners than Indwe High School, 937 compared with 276; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81% against Indwe High School's 87.5%.
  • Siyakhula Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Indwe High School, 764 compared with 276; is a public primary school, a different phase than Indwe High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Echibini Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Indwe High School, with 335 learners against 276; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Indwe High School's 87.5%.
  • Esethu Public Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Indwe High School, at 335 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Indwe High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Ngubengcuka Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Indwe High School, at 258 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.6% against Indwe High School's 87.5%.
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 Indwe High School for 2027

As a public school, Indwe 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
Voortrekker Street, Indwe, Indwe, 5445
Postal
P.o. Box 29, Indwe, Indwe, 5445,
Telephone
045 952 1006
EMIS number
200600296

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Indwe 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 Indwe High School directly, on 045 952 1006, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Indwe 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 Indwe High School the best school in Indwe?
On the numbers that are published, Indwe High School's 87.5% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of ECHIBINI SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL at 82.3%.
How many other schools are there in Indwe besides Indwe High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Indwe, including Lukhanyo High School.
How big are the classes at Indwe High School?
Indwe High School reported 276 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 12 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 Indwe High School?
Yes, Indwe High 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 Indwe High School's matric results like?
Indwe High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.5%, in 2025. That's up from 74.3% in 2023.
Is Indwe High School a public or private school?
Indwe High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Indwe High School?
You can call 045 952 1006. It is located at Voortrekker Street, Indwe, Indwe, 5445.
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