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Public high school
Lingelihle Senior Secondary School
Queenstown, Eastern Cape
Lingelihle Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 154 learners and 7 educators, about 22 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, 86.8% of its 38 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
86.8% of the school's 38 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 113 | 85 | 75.2% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 104 | 67 | 64.4% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 38 | 33 | 86.8% | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 154 |
| Educators (2025) | 7 |
| Learners per educator | 22 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 92% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200600375 |
| Exam centre number | 4331032 |
Address and location
| Street address | Ilinge Township,ilinge,queenstown,5320 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 793, Queenstown, Queenstown, 5320 |
| Town | Queenstown |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Chris Hani West |
| Municipality | Emalahleni 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 Lingelihle Senior Secondary School
Is Lingelihle Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Lingelihle Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Lingelihle 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 Lingelihle Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
86.8% of its 38 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 75.2%, 2024 64.4%.
How many learners are at Lingelihle Senior Secondary School?
154 learners and 7 educators (about 22 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 92% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Lingelihle Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200600375. Its exam centre number is 4331032.
Where is Lingelihle Senior Secondary School?
Ilinge Township,ilinge,queenstown,5320. It is in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district. Phone 060 392 3469.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.