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Public high school
Jim Mvabaza Senior Secondary School
Twecu Location, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape
Jim Mvabaza Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Twecu Location, 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 182 learners and 6 educators, about 30.3 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-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, 95.8% of its 24 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
95.8% of the school's 24 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 36 | 22 | 61.1% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 27 | 24 | 88.9% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 24 | 23 | 95.8% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 182 |
| Educators (2025) | 6 |
| Learners per educator | 30.3 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 57% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200200290 |
| Exam centre number | 4321126 |
Address and location
| Street address | Twecu Location, King Williams Town,5600 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 708 5600 |
| Suburb / area | Twecu Location |
| 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 Jim Mvabaza Senior Secondary School
Is Jim Mvabaza Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Jim Mvabaza Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Jim Mvabaza Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Jim Mvabaza Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
95.8% of its 24 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 61.1%, 2024 88.9%.
How many learners are at Jim Mvabaza Senior Secondary School?
182 learners and 6 educators (about 30.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 57% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Jim Mvabaza Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200290. Its exam centre number is 4321126.
Where is Jim Mvabaza Senior Secondary School?
Twecu Location, King Williams Town,5600. It is in Twecu Location, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 083 558 5309.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.