Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School is a public secondary school in Jamestown. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

583

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · No fee

Funding status

Public

Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Phambili Mzontsundu 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, 25 matric candidates from Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 96% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	30	29	96.7%
2024	30	27	90.0%
2025	25	24	96.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Life Sciences led the field at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	10	6	60.0%
Mathematical Literacy	20	18	90.0%
Physical Sciences	10	9	90.0%
Life Sciences	11	11	100.0%
Agricultural Sciences	18	18	100.0%
Accounting	12	9	75.0%
Business Studies	12	12	100.0%
Economics	12	11	91.7%
Geography	8	8	100.0%
History	7	7	100.0%
English First Additional Language	30	30	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Joe Gqabi district

Sizamulwazi Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,708 learners against Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School's 583; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Et Thabane Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,707 learners against Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School's 583; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Sterkspruit Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School, 1,666 compared with 583; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Sterkspruit Community School teaches considerably more learners than Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School, 1,497 compared with 583; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Tlokweng Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School, 1,490 compared with 583, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.

Jamestown

Phahameng Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 886 learners against Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School's 583; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Hilltop Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 39 learners against Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School's 583, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.

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 Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School for 2027

Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary 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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: 01 Montague Street, Jamestown, 9743
Postal: P O Box 13 9742
Telephone: 051 641 0654
EMIS number: 200600670

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Phambili Mzontsundu 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 Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School directly, on 051 641 0654, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Phambili Mzontsundu 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 Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School the best school in Jamestown?

Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School's most recent matric pass rate was 96%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.

How many other schools are there in Jamestown besides Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School?

Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Jamestown, including Phahameng Primary School.

How big are the classes at Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School?

Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School reported 583 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 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 Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School?

No. Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.

What are Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School's matric results like?

Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 96%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 96.7% since 2023.

Is Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School a public or private school?

Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Phambili Mzontsundu Secondary School?

You can call 051 641 0654. It is located at 01 Montague Street, Jamestown, 9743.