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Philemon Ngcelwane High School

Public secondary school · Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

Philemon Ngcelwane High School is a public secondary school based in 99. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 75.6%.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Philemon Ngcelwane High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In 99, Philemon Ngcelwane High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,082
Learners
28
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Philemon Ngcelwane High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Philemon Ngcelwane High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 164 learners from Philemon Ngcelwane High School who wrote matric in 2025, 75.6% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202316812876.2%
20241209579.2%
202516412475.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Philemon Ngcelwane High School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics311651.6%
Mathematical Literacy907482.2%
Physical Sciences241875.0%
Life Sciences683551.5%
Accounting261557.7%
Business Studies5353100.0%
Economics535196.2%
Geography676191.0%
History725677.8%
English First Additional Language120120100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

Here is how Philemon Ngcelwane High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Buffalo City district.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Philemon Ngcelwane High School, 2,355 compared with 1,082; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.2% against Philemon Ngcelwane High School's 75.6%.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Philemon Ngcelwane High School's 1,082; is a public combined school, a different phase than Philemon Ngcelwane High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (76.7% against Philemon Ngcelwane High School's 75.6%).
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Philemon Ngcelwane High School's 1,082; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Philemon Ngcelwane High School's 75.6%.
  • Qaqamba Public School is a similar size to Philemon Ngcelwane High School, with 1,507 learners against 1,082; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.8% against Philemon Ngcelwane High School's 75.6%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Philemon Ngcelwane High School, at 1,440 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Philemon Ngcelwane High School for 2027

Because Philemon Ngcelwane High School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Site No 242, Nu 9, Mdantsane, 5219
Postal
P O Box 233, Mdantsane, 5219
Telephone
043 762 2487
EMIS number
200200688

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Philemon Ngcelwane 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 Philemon Ngcelwane High School directly, on 043 762 2487, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Philemon Ngcelwane High School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Philemon Ngcelwane High School the best school in Buffalo City?
On the numbers that are published, Philemon Ngcelwane High School's matric pass rate of 75.6% is lower than ULWAZI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Buffalo City besides Philemon Ngcelwane High School?
Schoolhive does not currently list other schools in Buffalo City.
How big are the classes at Philemon Ngcelwane High School?
Philemon Ngcelwane High School reported 1,082 learners and 28 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 Philemon Ngcelwane High School?
Yes, Philemon Ngcelwane High School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Philemon Ngcelwane High School's matric results like?
Philemon Ngcelwane High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 75.6%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 76.2% since 2023.
Is Philemon Ngcelwane High School a public or private school?
Philemon Ngcelwane High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Philemon Ngcelwane High School?
You can call 043 762 2487. It is located at Site No 242, Nu 9, Mdantsane, 5219.