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Nozalisile Secondary School

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

Nozalisile Secondary School is a public secondary school in Debe Nek. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 91.7%.

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

Located in Debe Nek, Nozalisile Secondary School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

149
Learners
7
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Nozalisile 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, 24 matric candidates from Nozalisile Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 91.7% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023262388.5%
2024312683.9%
2025242291.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Nozalisile Secondary School offered results across 5 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics4375.0%
Mathematical Literacy272385.2%
Life Sciences311961.3%
Agricultural Sciences312787.1%
English First Additional Language3131100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amathole West district

5 other schools in Amathole West district, for comparison against Nozalisile Secondary School.

  • Kubusie Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against Nozalisile Secondary School's 149; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nozalisile Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.8% against Nozalisile Secondary School's 91.7%.
  • Fundani High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,170 learners against Nozalisile Secondary School's 149; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.8% against Nozalisile Secondary School's 91.7%.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,020 learners against Nozalisile Secondary School's 149; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.1% against Nozalisile Secondary School's 91.7%.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,001 learners against Nozalisile Secondary School's 149; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 67.6% against Nozalisile Secondary School's 91.7%.
  • Sinethemba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Nozalisile Secondary School, 933 compared with 149; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.4% against Nozalisile Secondary School's 91.7%.

Debe Nek

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

  • Siseko Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nozalisile Secondary School, 267 compared with 149; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (90.2% against Nozalisile Secondary School's 91.7%).
  • Lukhozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Nozalisile Secondary School, 244 compared with 149; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 57.1% against Nozalisile Secondary School's 91.7%.
  • Kulile Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nozalisile Secondary School, 212 compared with 149; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 69.2% against Nozalisile Secondary School's 91.7%.
  • Sabane Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nozalisile Secondary School, at 177 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nozalisile Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Zihlahleni Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Nozalisile Secondary School, at 165 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nozalisile 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 Nozalisile Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Nozalisile Secondary 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
Xhukwana Location, Debenek, 5604
Postal
P.o. Box, Debenek, 5604
Telephone
072 422 2319
EMIS number
200200642

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nozalisile 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 Nozalisile Secondary School directly, on 072 422 2319, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nozalisile 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 Nozalisile Secondary School the best school in Debe Nek?
On the numbers that are published, Nozalisile Secondary School's 91.7% matric pass rate is the highest among the schools we track nearby, ahead of SISEKO SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL at 90.2%.
How many other schools are there in Debe Nek besides Nozalisile 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 Nozalisile Secondary School?
Nozalisile Secondary School reported 149 learners and 7 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 21 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 Nozalisile Secondary School?
No. Nozalisile Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Nozalisile Secondary School's matric results like?
Nozalisile Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.7%, in 2025. That's up from 88.5% in 2023.
Is Nozalisile Secondary School a public or private school?
Nozalisile Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nozalisile Secondary School?
You can call 072 422 2319. It is located at Xhukwana Location, Debenek, 5604.
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