Gubevu Primary School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 200 m
Public high school
A M S Sityana Senior Secondary School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape
A M S Sityana Senior Secondary School is a public high school in King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 234 learners and 8 educators, about 29.3 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 70.3% of its 37 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
70.3% of the school's 37 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 30 | 28 | 93.3% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 39 | 33 | 84.6% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 37 | 26 | 70.3% | 84.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 234 |
| Educators (2025) | 8 |
| Learners per educator | 29.3 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 63% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200001 |
| Exam centre number | 4311001 |
Address and location
| Street address | Gubevu Location,gubevu,king Willams Town,5600 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 449, Gubevu Location, Kwt, 5600 |
| Town | King Williams Town |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Amathole West |
| Municipality | Amahlathi Local Municipality |
| Former department | Ciskei |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Eastern Cape open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about A M S Sityana Senior Secondary School
Is A M S Sityana Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
A M S Sityana Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does A M S Sityana Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is A M S Sityana Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
70.3% of its 37 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 93.3%, 2024 84.6%.
How many learners are at A M S Sityana Senior Secondary School?
234 learners and 8 educators (about 29.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 63% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of A M S Sityana Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200001. Its exam centre number is 4311001.
Where is A M S Sityana Senior Secondary School?
Gubevu Location,gubevu,king Willams Town,5600. It is in King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole West education district. Phone 072 871 0126.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.