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Ulana Agricultural School

Public secondary school, agricultural specialisation · Keiskammahoek, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

In Keiskammahoek, King Williams Town, Ulana Agricultural School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 55%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Ulana Agricultural School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Ulana Agricultural School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Keiskammahoek, King Williams Town. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

274
Learners
9
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Agricultural
Specialisation
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Ulana Agricultural 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

2023 2024 2025

Ulana Agricultural School entered 40 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 55% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023402255.0%
2024613252.5%
2025402255.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Ulana Agricultural School reported results in 6 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 96.7% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics13215.4%
Mathematical Literacy483368.8%
Physical Sciences10220.0%
Life Sciences612744.3%
Agricultural Sciences613557.4%
English First Additional Language615996.7%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amathole West district

5 other schools in Amathole West district, for comparison against Ulana Agricultural School.

  • Kubusie Combined School teaches considerably more learners than Ulana Agricultural School, 1,224 compared with 274; is a public combined school, a different phase than Ulana Agricultural School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.8% against Ulana Agricultural School's 55%.
  • Fundani High School teaches considerably more learners than Ulana Agricultural School, 1,170 compared with 274; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.8% against Ulana Agricultural School's 55%.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School teaches considerably more learners than Ulana Agricultural School, 1,020 compared with 274; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.1% against Ulana Agricultural School's 55%.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Ulana Agricultural School, 1,001 compared with 274; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 67.6% against Ulana Agricultural School's 55%.
  • Sinethemba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 933 learners against Ulana Agricultural School's 274; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 74.4% against Ulana Agricultural School's 55%.

King Williams Town

Zooming into King Williams Town, here are 5 other schools to compare against Ulana Agricultural School.

  • Hector Petersen High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,342 learners against Ulana Agricultural School's 274, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Westbank Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,232 learners against Ulana Agricultural School's 274; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ulana Agricultural School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.3% against Ulana Agricultural School's 55%.
  • Enoch Sontonga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,210 learners against Ulana Agricultural School's 274; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.1% against Ulana Agricultural School's 55%.
  • Bisho Full Service School teaches considerably more learners than Ulana Agricultural School, 1,174 compared with 274; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ulana Agricultural School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Schornville Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Ulana Agricultural School, 1,135 compared with 274; is a public primary school, a different phase than Ulana Agricultural School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Ulana Agricultural School for 2027

As a public school, Ulana Agricultural School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Upper Gxulu Location, Keiskammahoek, 5670
Postal
P O Box 76, Keiskammahoek, 5670
Telephone
071 863 5436
EMIS number
200200871

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Ulana Agricultural 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 Ulana Agricultural School directly, on 071 863 5436, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Ulana Agricultural 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 Ulana Agricultural School the best school in King Williams Town?
On the numbers that are published, Ulana Agricultural School's matric pass rate of 55% is lower than WESTBANK PRIMARY SCHOOL's 92.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in King Williams Town besides Ulana Agricultural School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around King Williams Town, including Hector Petersen High School.
How big are the classes at Ulana Agricultural School?
Ulana Agricultural School reported 274 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 30 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 Ulana Agricultural School?
No. Ulana Agricultural School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Ulana Agricultural School's matric results like?
Ulana Agricultural School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 55%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 55% since 2023.
Is Ulana Agricultural School a public or private school?
Ulana Agricultural School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Ulana Agricultural School?
You can call 071 863 5436. It is located at Upper Gxulu Location, Keiskammahoek, 5670.
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