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Ntunja Senior Secondary School

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

Ntunja Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Whittlesea. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 81.8%.

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

Located in Whittlesea, Ntunja Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

66
Learners
6
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Ntunja Senior 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, 11 matric candidates from Ntunja Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 81.8% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20239777.8%
202411872.7%
202511981.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Ntunja Senior Secondary School offered results across 7 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics300.0%
Mathematical Literacy88100.0%
Physical Sciences300.0%
Business Studies111090.9%
Economics8787.5%
Geography111090.9%
English First Additional Language1111100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Chris Hani West district with Ntunja Senior Secondary School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School teaches considerably more learners than Ntunja Senior Secondary School, 1,607 compared with 66; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.5% against Ntunja Senior Secondary School's 81.8%.
  • Nkwanca Public High School teaches considerably more learners than Ntunja Senior Secondary School, 1,410 compared with 66; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 68.1% against Ntunja Senior Secondary School's 81.8%.
  • Louis Rex Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ntunja Senior Secondary School, 1,349 compared with 66; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ntunja Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ntunja Senior Secondary School, 1,348 compared with 66; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ntunja Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,267 learners against Ntunja Senior Secondary School's 66; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.9% against Ntunja Senior Secondary School's 81.8%.

Whittlesea

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

  • Ekuphumleni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,159 learners against Ntunja Senior Secondary School's 66; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.5% against Ntunja Senior Secondary School's 81.8%.
  • Bongolethu Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 762 learners against Ntunja Senior Secondary School's 66; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ntunja Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Funda High School teaches considerably more learners than Ntunja Senior Secondary School, 745 compared with 66; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 72.5% against Ntunja Senior Secondary School's 81.8%.
  • Nompumelelo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 744 learners against Ntunja Senior Secondary School's 66; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 73% against Ntunja Senior Secondary School's 81.8%.
  • Umthawexhadi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 728 learners against Ntunja Senior Secondary School's 66; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ntunja Senior 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 Ntunja Senior Secondary School for 2027

Because Ntunja Senior Secondary School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Zulumema Admin Area, Whittlesea, 5360
Postal
Po Box 453, Whittlesea, 5360
Telephone
040 842 9053
EMIS number
200600643

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ntunja 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 Ntunja Senior Secondary School directly, on 040 842 9053, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ntunja 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 Ntunja Senior Secondary School the best school in Whittlesea?
On the numbers that are published, Ntunja Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 81.8% is lower than EKUPHUMLENI SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 93.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Whittlesea besides Ntunja Senior Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Whittlesea, including Ekuphumleni Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Ntunja Senior Secondary School?
Ntunja Senior Secondary School reported 66 learners and 6 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 11 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 Ntunja Senior Secondary School?
No. Ntunja Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ntunja Senior Secondary School's matric results like?
Ntunja Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81.8%, in 2025. That's up from 77.8% in 2023.
Is Ntunja Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Ntunja Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ntunja Senior Secondary School?
You can call 040 842 9053. It is located at Zulumema Admin Area, Whittlesea, 5360.
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