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Public high school
Lingelethu Senior Secondary School
Needs Camp, East London, Eastern Cape
Lingelethu Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Needs Camp, 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 899 learners and 25 educators, about 36 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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, 69.6% of its 115 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
69.6% of the school's 115 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 126 | 72 | 57.1% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 96 | 65 | 67.7% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 115 | 80 | 69.6% | 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) | 899 |
| Educators (2025) | 25 |
| Learners per educator | 36 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 29% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200362 |
| Exam centre number | 4321053 |
Address and location
| Street address | Phumlani Location / Needs Camp,needs Camp,east London,5200 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 1928, Phumlani Location, Needs Camp, East London, 5200 |
| Suburb / area | Needs Camp |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan 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 Lingelethu Senior Secondary School
Is Lingelethu Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Lingelethu Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Lingelethu 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 Lingelethu Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
69.6% of its 115 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 57.1%, 2024 67.7%.
How many learners are at Lingelethu Senior Secondary School?
899 learners and 25 educators (about 36 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 29% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Lingelethu Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200362. Its exam centre number is 4321053.
Where is Lingelethu Senior Secondary School?
Phumlani Location / Needs Camp,needs Camp,east London,5200. It is in Needs Camp, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 082 446 4148.
Schools near Lingelethu Senior Secondary School
Lumanyano Public School
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Qhasana Senior Secondary School
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71.8% matric 2025Ntsasa Public School
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Khayalethu Senior Primary School
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Arising Little Angels English Medium Christian School
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Thandulwazi Junior Primary School
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Msundulo Primary School
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Nzuzo Junior Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.