Vulumzi Junior Primary School
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Public high school
David Mama Senior Secondary School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape
David Mama Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 825 learners and 19 educators, about 43.4 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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, 85.2% of its 88 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
85.2% of the school's 88 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 84 | 75 | 89.3% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 91 | 82 | 90.1% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 88 | 75 | 85.2% | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 825 |
| Educators (2025) | 19 |
| Learners per educator | 43.4 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 5% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200111 |
| Exam centre number | 4321017 |
Address and location
| Street address | 441 Nu 1,mdantsane,east London,5219 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 17 Phase 1, Scenery Park, East London, 5200 |
| Suburb / area | Mdantsane |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan 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 David Mama Senior Secondary School
Is David Mama Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
David Mama Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does David Mama Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is David Mama Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
85.2% of its 88 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 89.3%, 2024 90.1%.
How many learners are at David Mama Senior Secondary School?
825 learners and 19 educators (about 43.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 5% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of David Mama Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200111. Its exam centre number is 4321017.
Where is David Mama Senior Secondary School?
441 Nu 1,mdantsane,east London,5219. It is in Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 081 231 2937.
Schools near David Mama Senior Secondary School
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98.4% matric 2025King's College Mtsotso
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Lwandisa Junior Primary School
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Encotsheni Senior Primary School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape 1.0 km
Mzingisi Junior Primary School
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Funulwazi Senior Primary School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape 1.1 km
Phakamile Junior Primary School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape 1.2 km
Zwelihle Junior Primary School
Nu 2, East London, Eastern Cape 1.2 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.