Josi Marela Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Josi Marela Senior Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Middledrift, Debe Nek, Josi Marela Senior Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. As a quintile Q2 school, it does not charge fees.

Learners

Educators

QQ2 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

In 2025, 5 matric candidates from Josi Marela Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 60% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	7	4	57.1%
2024	11	9	81.8%
2025	5	3	60.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Josi Marela Senior Secondary School offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	3	0	0.0%
Mathematical Literacy	8	8	100.0%
Agricultural Sciences	11	10	90.9%
Economics	11	7	63.6%
Geography	11	10	90.9%
English First Additional Language	11	11	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amathole West district

Kubusie Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against Josi Marela Senior Secondary School's 31; is a public combined school, a different phase than Josi Marela Senior Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.8% against Josi Marela Senior Secondary School's 60%.
Fundani High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,170 learners against Josi Marela Senior Secondary School's 31; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.8% against Josi Marela Senior Secondary School's 60%.
Nathaniel Pamla High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,020 learners against Josi Marela Senior Secondary School's 31; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.1% against Josi Marela Senior Secondary School's 60%.
Jongile Nompondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,001 learners against Josi Marela Senior Secondary School's 31; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 67.6% against Josi Marela Senior Secondary School's 60%.
Sinethemba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Josi Marela Senior Secondary School, 933 compared with 31; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 74.4% against Josi Marela Senior Secondary School's 60%.

Debe Nek

Siseko Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Josi Marela Senior Secondary School, 267 compared with 31; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.2% against Josi Marela Senior Secondary School's 60%.
Lukhozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Josi Marela Senior Secondary School, 244 compared with 31; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 57.1% against Josi Marela Senior Secondary School's 60%.
Kulile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Josi Marela Senior Secondary School, 212 compared with 31; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 69.2% against Josi Marela Senior Secondary School's 60%.
Sabane Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 177 learners against Josi Marela Senior Secondary School's 31; is a public primary school, a different phase than Josi Marela Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
Zihlahleni Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 165 learners against Josi Marela Senior Secondary School's 31; is a public primary school, a different phase than Josi Marela Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Josi Marela Senior Secondary School for 2027

Josi Marela Senior 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: Stand No 200401 Debe Marela , Debe Nek, Debe Nek, 5604
Postal: Po Box 88, Debe Nek, Debe Nek, 5604
Telephone: 078 496 2691
EMIS number: 200200297

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Josi Marela Senior 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 Josi Marela Senior Secondary School directly, on 078 496 2691, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Josi Marela Senior 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 Josi Marela Senior Secondary School the best school in Debe Nek?

On the numbers that are published, Josi Marela Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 60% is lower than SISEKO SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 90.2%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Debe Nek besides Josi Marela Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Debe Nek, including Siseko Senior Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Josi Marela Senior Secondary School?

Josi Marela Senior Secondary School reported 31 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 5 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 Josi Marela Senior Secondary School?

No. Josi Marela Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Josi Marela Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Josi Marela Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 60%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 57.1% since 2023.

Is Josi Marela Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

Josi Marela Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Josi Marela Senior Secondary School?

You can call 078 496 2691. It is located at Stand No 200401 Debe Marela , Debe Nek, Debe Nek, 5604.