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Public high school
Hlokoma Senior Secondary School
Nu 6, Mdantsane, Eastern Cape
Hlokoma Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Nu 6, Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 326 learners and 12 educators, about 27.2 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than 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, 83.3% of its 66 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
83.3% of the school's 66 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 56 | 40 | 71.4% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 44 | 39 | 88.6% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 66 | 55 | 83.3% | 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) | 326 |
| Educators (2025) | 12 |
| Learners per educator | 27.2 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 82% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200248 |
| Exam centre number | 4321035 |
Address and location
| Street address | 9647 Zone 4,east London,mdantsane,5219 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 9647 Zone 4, Mdantsane, East London, 5219 |
| Suburb / area | Nu 6 |
| Town | Mdantsane |
| 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 Hlokoma Senior Secondary School
Is Hlokoma Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Hlokoma Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Hlokoma 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 Hlokoma Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
83.3% of its 66 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 71.4%, 2024 88.6%.
How many learners are at Hlokoma Senior Secondary School?
326 learners and 12 educators (about 27.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 82% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Hlokoma Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200248. Its exam centre number is 4321035.
Where is Hlokoma Senior Secondary School?
9647 Zone 4,east London,mdantsane,5219. It is in Nu 6, Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 760 5076.
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95.4% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.