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Phakamani Senior Secondary School

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

In Whittlesea, Phakamani Senior Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 65.7% pass rate.

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

Phakamani Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Whittlesea. The school falls under quintile Q2 and charges no school fees.

123
Learners
9
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Phakamani Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 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

Of the 35 learners from Phakamani Senior Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 65.7% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023422969.0%
2024311548.4%
2025352365.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Phakamani Senior Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 96.8%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1200.0%
Mathematical Literacy191789.5%
Physical Sciences5120.0%
Life Sciences311961.3%
Agricultural Sciences311858.1%
Business Studies7457.1%
Geography191578.9%
English First Additional Language313096.8%

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 Phakamani Senior Secondary School's 123; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 74.5% against Phakamani Senior Secondary School's 65.7%.
  • Nkwanca Public High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against Phakamani Senior Secondary School's 123; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 68.1% against Phakamani Senior Secondary School's 65.7%.
  • Louis Rex Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,349 learners against Phakamani Senior Secondary School's 123; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phakamani Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,348 learners against Phakamani Senior Secondary School's 123; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phakamani Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School teaches considerably more learners than Phakamani Senior Secondary School, 1,267 compared with 123; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.9% against Phakamani Senior Secondary School's 65.7%.

Whittlesea

  • Ekuphumleni Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phakamani Senior Secondary School, 1,159 compared with 123; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.5% against Phakamani Senior Secondary School's 65.7%.
  • Bongolethu Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Phakamani Senior Secondary School, 762 compared with 123; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phakamani Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Funda High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 745 learners against Phakamani Senior Secondary School's 123; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 72.5% against Phakamani Senior Secondary School's 65.7%.
  • Nompumelelo Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phakamani Senior Secondary School, 744 compared with 123; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 73% against Phakamani Senior Secondary School's 65.7%.
  • Umthawexhadi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Phakamani Senior Secondary School, 728 compared with 123; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phakamani Senior Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

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 Phakamani Senior Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Phakamani 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
Mtwakazi Village, Whittlesea, Whittlesea, 5360
Postal
P O Box 4, Whittlesea, 5360
Telephone
082 268 0489
EMIS number
200600667

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Phakamani 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 Phakamani Senior Secondary School directly, on 082 268 0489, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Phakamani 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 Phakamani Senior Secondary School the best school in Whittlesea?
On the numbers that are published, Phakamani Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate of 65.7% 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 Phakamani 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 Phakamani Senior Secondary School?
Phakamani Senior Secondary School reported 123 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 14 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 Phakamani Senior Secondary School?
No. Phakamani Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Phakamani Senior Secondary School's matric results like?
Phakamani Senior Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 65.7%, in 2025. That's down from 69% in 2023.
Is Phakamani Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Phakamani Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Phakamani Senior Secondary School?
You can call 082 268 0489. It is located at Mtwakazi Village, Whittlesea, Whittlesea, 5360.
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