Bodweni Junior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Flagstaff, Eastern Cape 978 m
Public high school
Bodweni Senior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape
Bodweni Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 561 learners and 18 educators, about 31.2 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the 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, 92.0% of its 88 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
92.0% of the school's 88 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 57 | 46 | 80.7% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 51 | 49 | 96.1% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 88 | 81 | 92.0% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 561 |
| Educators (2025) | 18 |
| Learners per educator | 31.2 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 63% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200500046 |
| Exam centre number | 4281003 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mhlumba A/A,lusikisiki,lusikisiki,4820 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 676, Flagstaff, 4810 |
| Town | Lusikisiki |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Or Tambo Coastal |
| Municipality | Ngquza Hill Local Municipality |
| Former department | Transkei |
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 Bodweni Senior Secondary School
Is Bodweni Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Bodweni Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Bodweni Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Bodweni Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
92.0% of its 88 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 80.7%, 2024 96.1%.
How many learners are at Bodweni Senior Secondary School?
561 learners and 18 educators (about 31.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 63% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Bodweni Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200500046. Its exam centre number is 4281003.
Where is Bodweni Senior Secondary School?
Mhlumba A/A,lusikisiki,lusikisiki,4820. It is in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. Phone 081 437 0853.
Schools near Bodweni Senior Secondary School
Kovoti Junior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape 3.4 km
Valingozi Junior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape 3.7 km
Nzaka Junior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape 3.7 km
Gcinisizwe Junior Primary School
Flagstaff, Eastern Cape 4.4 km
Mxokozweni Junior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Flagstaff, Eastern Cape 5.6 km
Manqilo Senior Primary School
Flagstaff, Eastern Cape 5.8 km
Lubala Senior Primary School
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape 5.8 km
Mbadango Junior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape 5.9 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.