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Public high school
Jonas Goduka Senior Secondary School
Sterkspriut, Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape
Jonas Goduka Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Sterkspriut, Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape, in the Joe Gqabi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 400 learners and 13 educators, about 30.8 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, 84.4% of its 45 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
84.4% of the school's 45 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 46 | 36 | 78.3% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 49 | 37 | 75.5% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 45 | 38 | 84.4% | 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) | 400 |
| Educators (2025) | 13 |
| Learners per educator | 30.8 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 56% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200600308 |
| Exam centre number | 4271015 |
Address and location
| Street address | Tyimimdini A/A, Sterkspruit, 9773 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Sss, Po Tyinindini, 9773 |
| Suburb / area | Sterkspriut |
| Town | Sterkspruit |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Joe Gqabi |
| Municipality | Senqu Local Municipality |
| Former department | Transkei |
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 Jonas Goduka Senior Secondary School
Is Jonas Goduka Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Jonas Goduka Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Jonas Goduka 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 Jonas Goduka Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
84.4% of its 45 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 78.3%, 2024 75.5%.
How many learners are at Jonas Goduka Senior Secondary School?
400 learners and 13 educators (about 30.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 56% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Jonas Goduka Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200600308. Its exam centre number is 4271015.
Where is Jonas Goduka Senior Secondary School?
Tyimimdini A/A, Sterkspruit, 9773. It is in Sterkspriut, Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape, in the Joe Gqabi education district. Phone 083 372 5005.
Schools near Jonas Goduka Senior Secondary School
Ndungunya Junior Secondary School
Herschel, Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape 1.2 km
Cebano Junior Secondary School
Wittenberg, Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape 3.8 km
Mthabisa Senior Primary School
Mkunyazo, Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape 3.9 km
Penhoek Senior Primary School
Herschel, Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape 4.2 km
Blikana Senior Secondary School
Blikana, Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape 4.3 km
84.8% matric 2025Impumelelo Senior Secondary School
Wittenberg, Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape 4.7 km
100.0% matric 2025Sakakude Junior Secondary School
Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape 4.7 km
Mkunyazo Senior Primary School
Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape 4.9 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.