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Public high school
Imiqhayi Senior Secondary School
Zwelitsha, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape
Imiqhayi Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Zwelitsha, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 456 learners and 14 educators, about 32.6 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, 84.2% of its 146 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
84.2% of the school's 146 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 119 | 95 | 79.8% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 146 | 123 | 84.2% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 146 | 123 | 84.2% | 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) | 456 |
| Educators (2025) | 14 |
| Learners per educator | 32.6 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 59% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200200270 |
| Exam centre number | 4321040 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mount Coke Mission,king Williamstown,king Williams Town,5600 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 287 5600 |
| Suburb / area | Zwelitsha |
| Town | King Williams Town |
| 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 Imiqhayi Senior Secondary School
Is Imiqhayi Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Imiqhayi Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Imiqhayi 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 Imiqhayi Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
84.2% of its 146 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 79.8%, 2024 84.2%.
How many learners are at Imiqhayi Senior Secondary School?
456 learners and 14 educators (about 32.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 59% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Imiqhayi Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200270. Its exam centre number is 4321040.
Where is Imiqhayi Senior Secondary School?
Mount Coke Mission,king Williamstown,king Williams Town,5600. It is in Zwelitsha, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 040 654 5044.
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82.4% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.