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Public high school
Ebenezer Nyathi Senior Secondary School
Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape
Ebenezer Nyathi Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape, in the Joe Gqabi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 705 learners and 18 educators, about 39.2 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, 95.4% of its 173 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
95.4% of the school's 173 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 116 | 107 | 92.2% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 137 | 118 | 86.1% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 173 | 165 | 95.4% | 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) | 705 |
| Educators (2025) | 18 |
| Learners per educator | 39.2 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 18% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200600152 |
| Exam centre number | 4271009 |
Address and location
| Street address | Bluegums Village,sterkspruit,sterkspruit,9762 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 391, Sterkspruit, 9762 |
| Town | Sterkspruit |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Joe Gqabi |
| Municipality | Senqu 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 Ebenezer Nyathi Senior Secondary School
Is Ebenezer Nyathi Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Ebenezer Nyathi Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Ebenezer Nyathi 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 Ebenezer Nyathi Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
95.4% of its 173 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 92.2%, 2024 86.1%.
How many learners are at Ebenezer Nyathi Senior Secondary School?
705 learners and 18 educators (about 39.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 18% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Ebenezer Nyathi Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200600152. Its exam centre number is 4271009.
Where is Ebenezer Nyathi Senior Secondary School?
Bluegums Village,sterkspruit,sterkspruit,9762. It is in Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape, in the Joe Gqabi education district. Phone 083 753 8582.
Schools near Ebenezer Nyathi Senior Secondary School
Skisazana Junior Secondary School
Sterkspruit, Hershel, Eastern Cape 2.9 km
Bamboespruit Junior Secondary School
Wittenberg, Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape 5.9 km
Dibinkonzo Junior Secondary School
Herschel, Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape 6.4 km
Ezintatyaneni Senior Primary School
Herschel, Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape 6.5 km
Manxeba Junior Secondary School
Herschel, Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape 6.6 km
Lungisani Junior Secondary School
Sterkspruit, Hershel, Eastern Cape 6.7 km
Nyaniso Senior Primary School
Herschel, Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape 6.9 km
Khiba Junior Secondary School
Herschel, Hershel, Eastern Cape 7.8 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.