Hlabatshane Primary School
Mqanduli, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 350 m
Public high school
Hlabatshane Senior Secondary School
Mqanduli, Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Hlabatshane Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Mqanduli, Mthatha, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 343 learners and 12 educators, about 28.6 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, 98.8% of its 164 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.8% of the school's 164 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 125 | 100 | 80.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 103 | 98 | 95.1% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 164 | 162 | 98.8% | 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) | 343 |
| Educators (2025) | 12 |
| Learners per educator | 28.6 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 71% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200400264 |
| Exam centre number | 4291024 |
Address and location
| Street address | Hlabatshane A/A, Nqanda Loc,mqanduli,5080 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 52771, Pb 52771, 5099 |
| Suburb / area | Mqanduli |
| Town | Mthatha |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Or Tambo Inland |
| Municipality | King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality |
| Former department | New Education Department |
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 Hlabatshane Senior Secondary School
Is Hlabatshane Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Hlabatshane Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Hlabatshane 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 Hlabatshane Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
98.8% of its 164 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 80.0%, 2024 95.1%.
How many learners are at Hlabatshane Senior Secondary School?
343 learners and 12 educators (about 28.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 71% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Hlabatshane Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200400264. Its exam centre number is 4291024.
Where is Hlabatshane Senior Secondary School?
Hlabatshane A/A, Nqanda Loc,mqanduli,5080. It is in Mqanduli, Mthatha, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. Phone 083 314 7827.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.