Phandulwazi Agricultural High School 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

Phandulwazi Agricultural High School is a public secondary school in Alice. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

433

Learners

Educators

QQ3 · No fee

Funding status

Agricultural

Specialisation

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Phandulwazi Agricultural 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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 68 learners from Phandulwazi Agricultural High School who wrote matric in 2025, 89.7% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	66	55	83.3%
2024	61	46	75.4%
2025	68	61	89.7%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Phandulwazi Agricultural High School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	31	12	38.7%
Mathematical Literacy	30	27	90.0%
Physical Sciences	14	9	64.3%
Life Sciences	61	44	72.1%
Agricultural Sciences	61	54	88.5%
Business Studies	14	14	100.0%
English First Additional Language	61	61	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amathole West district

Kubusie Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Phandulwazi Agricultural High School, 1,224 compared with 433; is a public combined school, a different phase than Phandulwazi Agricultural High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.8% against Phandulwazi Agricultural High School's 89.7%.
Fundani High School teaches considerably more learners than Phandulwazi Agricultural High School, 1,170 compared with 433; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (87.8% against Phandulwazi Agricultural High School's 89.7%).
Nathaniel Pamla High School teaches considerably more learners than Phandulwazi Agricultural High School, 1,020 compared with 433; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 86.1% against Phandulwazi Agricultural High School's 89.7%.
Jongile Nompondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Phandulwazi Agricultural High School, 1,001 compared with 433; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 67.6% against Phandulwazi Agricultural High School's 89.7%.
Sinethemba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 933 learners against Phandulwazi Agricultural High School's 433; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.4% against Phandulwazi Agricultural High School's 89.7%.

Alice

Imingcangathelo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 687 learners against Phandulwazi Agricultural High School's 433; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.4% against Phandulwazi Agricultural High School's 89.7%.
Enkwenkwezini Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 608 learners against Phandulwazi Agricultural High School's 433; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 77.5% against Phandulwazi Agricultural High School's 89.7%.
Alice Full Service School sits in roughly the same size range as Phandulwazi Agricultural High School, at 577 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phandulwazi Agricultural High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Jabavu High School is a similar size to Phandulwazi Agricultural High School, with 497 learners against 433; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.9% against Phandulwazi Agricultural High School's 89.7%.
Davidson Preparatory School is a similar size to Phandulwazi Agricultural High School, with 445 learners against 433; is a public primary school, a different phase than Phandulwazi Agricultural High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.

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 Phandulwazi Agricultural High School for 2027

Phandulwazi Agricultural 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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: C/O Kwanothenga, Alice, 5700
Postal: Private Bag X1347 5700
Telephone: 040 940 5130
EMIS number: 200200684

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Phandulwazi Agricultural High 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 Phandulwazi Agricultural High School directly, on 040 940 5130, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Phandulwazi Agricultural High 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 Phandulwazi Agricultural High School the best school in Alice?

On the numbers that are published, Phandulwazi Agricultural High School's matric pass rate of 89.7% is lower than IMINGCANGATHELO HIGH SCHOOL's 95.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.

How many other schools are there in Alice besides Phandulwazi Agricultural High School?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Alice, including Imingcangathelo High School.

How big are the classes at Phandulwazi Agricultural High School?

Phandulwazi Agricultural High School reported 433 learners and 17 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 25 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 Phandulwazi Agricultural High School?

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

What are Phandulwazi Agricultural High School's matric results like?

Phandulwazi Agricultural High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.7%, in 2025. That's up from 83.3% in 2023.

Is Phandulwazi Agricultural High School a public or private school?

Phandulwazi Agricultural High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Phandulwazi Agricultural High School?

You can call 040 940 5130. It is located at C/O Kwanothenga, Alice, 5700.