Public secondary school · Zwide, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Phakamisa High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Phakamisa High School is a public secondary school in Zwide, Gqeberha. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.
In 2025, 154 matric candidates from Phakamisa High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 68.8% passed. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 101 | 82 | 81.2% |
| 2024 | 129 | 103 | 79.8% |
| 2025 | 154 | 106 | 68.8% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Phakamisa High School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 15 | 9 | 60.0% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 115 | 88 | 76.5% |
| Physical Sciences | 12 | 4 | 33.3% |
| Life Sciences | 48 | 39 | 81.3% |
| Accounting | 16 | 9 | 56.3% |
| Business Studies | 82 | 55 | 67.1% |
| Economics | 16 | 14 | 87.5% |
| Geography | 48 | 43 | 89.6% |
| History | 102 | 87 | 85.3% |
| English First Additional Language | 129 | 129 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Phakamisa 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.
Phakamisa 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.