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Public high school
J F Mati Senior Secondary School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape
J F Mati Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Mdantsane, 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 244 learners and 9 educators, about 27.1 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, 75.9% of its 29 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
75.9% of the school's 29 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 29 | 22 | 75.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 25 | 23 | 92.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 29 | 22 | 75.9% | 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) | 244 |
| Educators (2025) | 9 |
| Learners per educator | 27.1 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 83% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200455 |
| Exam centre number | 4321043 |
Address and location
| Street address | 793 N.U 9,mdantsane,east London,5225 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 141 Mdantsane City, East London, 5225 |
| Suburb / area | Mdantsane |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan 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 J F Mati Senior Secondary School
Is J F Mati Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
J F Mati Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does J F Mati 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 J F Mati Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
75.9% of its 29 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 75.9%, 2024 92.0%.
How many learners are at J F Mati Senior Secondary School?
244 learners and 9 educators (about 27.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 83% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of J F Mati Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200455. Its exam centre number is 4321043.
Where is J F Mati Senior Secondary School?
793 N.U 9,mdantsane,east London,5225. It is in Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 762 1032.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.