Komga Public School
Komga, Eastern Cape 198 m
Public high school
Hlumani Senior Secondary School
Komga, East London, Eastern Cape
Hlumani Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Komga, 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 618 learners and 22 educators, about 28.1 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, 95.2% of its 63 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
95.2% of the school's 63 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 70 | 60 | 85.7% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 70 | 66 | 94.3% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 63 | 60 | 95.2% | 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) | 618 |
| Educators (2025) | 22 |
| Learners per educator | 28.1 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 79% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200251 |
| Exam centre number | 4321036 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1 Melani Street,komga,4950 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 171 4950 |
| Suburb / area | Komga |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Great Kei Local Municipality |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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 Hlumani Senior Secondary School
Is Hlumani Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Hlumani Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Hlumani 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 Hlumani Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
95.2% of its 63 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 85.7%, 2024 94.3%.
How many learners are at Hlumani Senior Secondary School?
618 learners and 22 educators (about 28.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 79% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Hlumani Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200251. Its exam centre number is 4321036.
Where is Hlumani Senior Secondary School?
1 Melani Street,komga,4950. It is in Komga, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district.
Schools near Hlumani Senior Secondary School
Morgenster Junior Secondary School
Komga, Eastern Cape 299 m
St. Joseph Primary
Komga, Eastern Cape 911 m
Siviwe Public School
Siviwe Location, Komga, Eastern Cape 1.3 km
Komga Junior Primary School
Komga, Eastern Cape 1.6 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.