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Vukayibambe Secondary School

Public secondary school · Flagstaff, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo East district (Unknown circuit)

Vukayibambe Secondary School is a public secondary school in Flagstaff. Its most recent matric class posted a 91.2% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Vukayibambe Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Flagstaff, Vukayibambe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

608
Learners
19
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Vukayibambe Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Vukayibambe Secondary School entered 125 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 91.2% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023646093.8%
2024826882.9%
202512511491.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Vukayibambe Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics532852.8%
Mathematical Literacy2929100.0%
Physical Sciences493571.4%
Life Sciences494285.7%
Agricultural Sciences322990.6%
Accounting1313100.0%
Business Studies1414100.0%
Economics141392.9%
Geography3636100.0%
History2020100.0%
English First Additional Language8282100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Alfred Nzo East district with Vukayibambe Secondary School.

  • Ad Tshayingca Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vukayibambe Secondary School, 1,933 compared with 608; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93% against Vukayibambe Secondary School's 91.2%).
  • Bizana Village Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,924 learners against Vukayibambe Secondary School's 608; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.5% against Vukayibambe Secondary School's 91.2%.
  • Plangeni Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vukayibambe Secondary School, 1,853 compared with 608; is a public combined school, a different phase than Vukayibambe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mzamba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,731 learners against Vukayibambe Secondary School's 608; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.1% against Vukayibambe Secondary School's 91.2%.
  • Didi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Vukayibambe Secondary School, 1,613 compared with 608; is a public primary school, a different phase than Vukayibambe Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Flagstaff

And within Flagstaff itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Walter Cingo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,556 learners against Vukayibambe Secondary School's 608; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 87.5% against Vukayibambe Secondary School's 91.2%.
  • Thabazi Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,410 learners against Vukayibambe Secondary School's 608; is a public combined school, a different phase than Vukayibambe Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.4% against Vukayibambe Secondary School's 91.2%).
  • Langa Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,237 learners against Vukayibambe Secondary School's 608; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.2% against Vukayibambe Secondary School's 91.2%.
  • Meyisi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Vukayibambe Secondary School, 1,073 compared with 608; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 68.3% against Vukayibambe Secondary School's 91.2%.
  • Ndaliso Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,049 learners against Vukayibambe Secondary School's 608; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.3% against Vukayibambe Secondary School's 91.2%.
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 Vukayibambe Secondary School for 2027

Vukayibambe 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
Qasa A/A, Emdikisweni Location, Flagstaff, 4810
Postal
P.o. Box 558, Flagstaff, E. Cape, 4810,
Telephone
081 380 1905
EMIS number
200501278

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Vukayibambe 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 Vukayibambe Secondary School directly, on 081 380 1905, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Vukayibambe Secondary 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 Vukayibambe Secondary School the best school in Flagstaff?
On the numbers that are published, Vukayibambe Secondary School's matric pass rate of 91.2% is lower than LANGA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 96.2%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Flagstaff besides Vukayibambe Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Flagstaff, including Walter Cingo Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Vukayibambe Secondary School?
Vukayibambe Secondary School reported 608 learners and 19 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 32 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 Vukayibambe Secondary School?
No. Vukayibambe Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Vukayibambe Secondary School's matric results like?
Vukayibambe Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 93.8% since 2023.
Is Vukayibambe Secondary School a public or private school?
Vukayibambe Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Vukayibambe Secondary School?
You can call 081 380 1905. It is located at Qasa A/A, Emdikisweni Location, Flagstaff, 4810.
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