Public secondary school · Jamestown, Eastern Cape · Joe Gqabi district (Unknown circuit)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.