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Kulile Secondary School

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

Kulile Secondary School is a public secondary school in Debe Nek. Its most recent matric class posted a 69.2% pass rate.

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

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

212
Learners
9
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 65 learners from Kulile Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 69.2% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023512854.9%
2024604066.7%
2025654569.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Kulile Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics351028.6%
Mathematical Literacy251768.0%
Physical Sciences332163.6%
Life Sciences604880.0%
Agricultural Sciences604981.7%
History272488.9%
English First Additional Language6060100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amathole West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Amathole West district with Kulile Secondary School.

  • Kubusie Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against Kulile Secondary School's 212; is a public combined school, a different phase than Kulile Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.8% against Kulile Secondary School's 69.2%.
  • Fundani High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,170 learners against Kulile Secondary School's 212; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.8% against Kulile Secondary School's 69.2%.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,020 learners against Kulile Secondary School's 212; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.1% against Kulile Secondary School's 69.2%.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,001 learners against Kulile Secondary School's 212; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (67.6% against Kulile Secondary School's 69.2%).
  • Sinethemba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Kulile Secondary School, 933 compared with 212; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 74.4% against Kulile Secondary School's 69.2%.

Debe Nek

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

  • Siseko Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Kulile Secondary School, with 267 learners against 212; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.2% against Kulile Secondary School's 69.2%.
  • Lukhozi High School is a similar size to Kulile Secondary School, with 244 learners against 212; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 57.1% against Kulile Secondary School's 69.2%.
  • Sabane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kulile Secondary School, at 177 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kulile Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Zihlahleni Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kulile Secondary School, at 165 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kulile Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ngcabasa Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Kulile Secondary School, at 159 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Kulile Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Kulile Secondary School for 2027

Kulile 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
Kulile Location, Debe Nek
Postal
Kulile Secondary School, P.o Box 18 Debe Nek, 5604
Telephone
078 604 0586
EMIS number
200200330

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Kulile 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 Kulile Secondary School directly, on 078 604 0586, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Kulile 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 Kulile Secondary School the best school in Debe Nek?
On the numbers that are published, Kulile Secondary School's matric pass rate of 69.2% 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 Kulile 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 Kulile Secondary School?
Kulile Secondary School reported 212 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Kulile Secondary School?
No. Kulile Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Kulile Secondary School's matric results like?
Kulile Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 69.2%, in 2025. That's up from 54.9% in 2023.
Is Kulile Secondary School a public or private school?
Kulile Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Kulile Secondary School?
You can call 078 604 0586. It is located at Kulile Location, Debe Nek.
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