Mtati Primary School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 575 m
Public high school
Gushiphela Senior Secondary School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape
Gushiphela 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 72 learners and 6 educators, about 12 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, all 15 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 15 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14 | 12 | 85.7% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 9 | 9 | 100.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 15 | 15 | 100.0% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 72 |
| Educators (2025) | 6 |
| Learners per educator | 12 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 98% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200226 |
| Exam centre number | 4311023 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mtati Location,tamara,king Williams Town,5600 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 379, Mtati 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 Gushiphela Senior Secondary School
Is Gushiphela Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Gushiphela Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Gushiphela 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 Gushiphela Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 15 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 85.7%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Gushiphela Senior Secondary School?
72 learners and 6 educators (about 12 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 98% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Gushiphela Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200226. Its exam centre number is 4311023.
Where is Gushiphela Senior Secondary School?
Mtati Location,tamara,king Williams Town,5600. It is in King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole West education district. Phone 078 994 9222.
Schools near Gushiphela Senior Secondary School
Spruell Public School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 2.7 km
Tyeni Primary School
Tyeni Location, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 2.7 km
Sakuphumelela Secondary School
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76.8% matric 2025Bebule Primary School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 4.5 km
Zalara Primary School
Zalara Location, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 5.1 km
Nonibe Primary School
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Bhele Public School
Bhele Location, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 6.3 km
Mdisa Primary School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 7.1 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.