Mdolomba Primary School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 650 m
Public high school
Lingelethu Senior Secondary School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape
Lingelethu Senior Secondary School is a public high school in King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 139 learners and 8 educators, about 17.4 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, 82.4% of its 17 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
82.4% of the school's 17 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15 | 10 | 66.7% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 14 | 13 | 92.9% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 17 | 14 | 82.4% | 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) | 139 |
| Educators (2025) | 8 |
| Learners per educator | 17.4 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 92% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200361 |
| Exam centre number | 4311047 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mdolomba Location,king Williams Town,king Willams Town,5600 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 1446, King William's Town, 5600 |
| Town | King Williams Town |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Amathole West |
| Municipality | Amahlathi Local 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 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?
82.4% of its 17 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 66.7%, 2024 92.9%.
How many learners are at Lingelethu Senior Secondary School?
139 learners and 8 educators (about 17.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 92% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Lingelethu Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200361. Its exam centre number is 4311047.
Where is Lingelethu Senior Secondary School?
Mdolomba Location,king Williams Town,king Willams Town,5600. It is in King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole West education district. Phone 061 514 1500.
Schools near Lingelethu Senior Secondary School
Mtyolo Primary School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 2.3 km
Zondeka Primary School
Zondeka Location, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 4.4 km
Madliki Primary School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 4.7 km
Kolele Junior Primary School
Zwelitsha, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 5.0 km
Imiqhayi Senior Secondary School
Zwelitsha, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 5.2 km
84.2% matric 2025Tildin Primary School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 5.2 km
Dondashe Senior Secondary School
Mavatulana Location, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 5.6 km
100.0% matric 2025Macibi Primary School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 5.7 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.