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Lukhozi High School

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

In Debe Nek, Lukhozi High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 57.1%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Lukhozi High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Lukhozi High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Debe Nek. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

244
Learners
7
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Lukhozi 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

In 2025, 42 matric candidates from Lukhozi High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 57.1% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023382565.8%
2024342058.8%
2025422457.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Lukhozi High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 97.1% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1119.1%
Mathematical Literacy231878.3%
Life Sciences241354.2%
Agricultural Sciences221777.3%
Accounting10660.0%
Business Studies12541.7%
Economics12650.0%
History221359.1%
English First Additional Language343397.1%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amathole West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Amathole West district with Lukhozi High School.

  • Kubusie Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Lukhozi High School, 1,224 compared with 244; is a public combined school, a different phase than Lukhozi High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.8% against Lukhozi High School's 57.1%.
  • Fundani High School teaches considerably more learners than Lukhozi High School, 1,170 compared with 244; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.8% against Lukhozi High School's 57.1%.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School teaches considerably more learners than Lukhozi High School, 1,020 compared with 244; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.1% against Lukhozi High School's 57.1%.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Lukhozi High School, 1,001 compared with 244; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 67.6% against Lukhozi High School's 57.1%.
  • Sinethemba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 933 learners against Lukhozi High School's 244; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 74.4% against Lukhozi High School's 57.1%.

Debe Nek

Zooming into Debe Nek, here are 5 other schools to compare against Lukhozi High School.

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

Lukhozi 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
Ezihlahleni Location , Debenek, 5604
Postal
P O Box 86, Debe Nek, 5604
Telephone
040 659 3858
EMIS number
200200377

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Lukhozi 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 Lukhozi High School directly, on 040 659 3858, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Lukhozi 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 Lukhozi High School the best school in Debe Nek?
On the numbers that are published, Lukhozi High School's matric pass rate of 57.1% 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 Lukhozi High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Debe Nek, including Siseko Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Lukhozi High School?
Lukhozi High School reported 244 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Lukhozi High School?
No. Lukhozi High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Lukhozi High School's matric results like?
Lukhozi High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 57.1%, in 2025. That's down from 65.8% in 2023.
Is Lukhozi High School a public or private school?
Lukhozi High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Lukhozi High School?
You can call 040 659 3858. It is located at Ezihlahleni Location , Debenek, 5604.
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