Phakama-Hofmeyr Senior Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Phakama-Hofmeyr Senior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Phakama-Hofmeyr Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Hofmeyer. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

282

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Phakama-Hofmeyr Senior Secondary 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

In 2025, 23 matric candidates from Phakama-Hofmeyr Senior Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 82.6% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	16	11	68.8%
2024	28	23	82.1%
2025	23	19	82.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Phakama-Hofmeyr Senior Secondary School reported results in 5 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematical Literacy	28	26	92.9%
Life Sciences	21	11	52.4%
Agricultural Sciences	7	4	57.1%
History	27	22	81.5%
English First Additional Language	28	28	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Phakama-Hofmeyr Senior Secondary School's 282; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.5% against Phakama-Hofmeyr Senior Secondary School's 82.6%.
Nkwanca Public High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against Phakama-Hofmeyr Senior Secondary School's 282; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 68.1% against Phakama-Hofmeyr Senior Secondary School's 82.6%.
Louis Rex Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,349 learners against Phakama-Hofmeyr Senior Secondary School's 282; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phakama-Hofmeyr Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Edlelweni Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Phakama-Hofmeyr Senior Secondary School's 282; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phakama-Hofmeyr Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Phakama-Hofmeyr Senior Secondary School, 1,267 compared with 282; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.9% against Phakama-Hofmeyr Senior Secondary School's 82.6%.

Hofmeyer

Hofmeyer Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 397 learners against Phakama-Hofmeyr Senior Secondary School's 282; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phakama-Hofmeyr Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Hofmeyr (Drc) Primary School is a similar size to Phakama-Hofmeyr Senior Secondary School, with 258 learners against 282; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phakama-Hofmeyr Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Mzamomhle Primary School is a similar size to Phakama-Hofmeyr Senior Secondary School, with 247 learners against 282; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phakama-Hofmeyr Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Phakama-Hofmeyr Senior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Phakama-Hofmeyr Senior 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: School Street 2, Hofmeyr, 5930
Postal: P.o.box 2, Hofmeyr, 5930
Telephone: 048 885 0003
EMIS number: 200600969

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Phakama-Hofmeyr 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 Phakama-Hofmeyr Senior Secondary School directly, on 048 885 0003, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Phakama-Hofmeyr Senior Secondary 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 Phakama-Hofmeyr Senior Secondary School the best school in Hofmeyer?

Phakama-Hofmeyr Senior Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 82.6%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.

How many other schools are there in Hofmeyer besides Phakama-Hofmeyr Senior Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 3 other schools in and around Hofmeyer, including Hofmeyer Junior Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Phakama-Hofmeyr Senior Secondary School?

Phakama-Hofmeyr Senior Secondary School reported 282 learners and 8 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 Phakama-Hofmeyr Senior Secondary School?

No. Phakama-Hofmeyr 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 Phakama-Hofmeyr Senior Secondary School's matric results like?

Phakama-Hofmeyr Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 82.6%, in 2025. That's up from 68.8% in 2023.

Is Phakama-Hofmeyr Senior Secondary School a public or private school?

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

How can I contact Phakama-Hofmeyr Senior Secondary School?

You can call 048 885 0003. It is located at School Street 2, Hofmeyr, 5930.