Lutshaya Full Service School
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape 502 m
Public high school
Lutshaya Senior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape
Lutshaya Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 670 learners and 23 educators, about 29.1 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the 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, 75.3% of its 150 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
75.3% of the school's 150 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 170 | 141 | 82.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 211 | 160 | 75.8% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 150 | 113 | 75.3% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 670 |
| Educators (2025) | 23 |
| Learners per educator | 29.1 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 70% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200500482 |
| Exam centre number | 4281018 |
Address and location
| Street address | Lutshaya A/A,lusikisiki,4820 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 1135, Lusikiski, 4820 |
| Town | Lusikisiki |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Or Tambo Coastal |
| Municipality | Port St Johns 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 Lutshaya Senior Secondary School
Is Lutshaya Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Lutshaya Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Lutshaya Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Lutshaya Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
75.3% of its 150 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 82.9%, 2024 75.8%.
How many learners are at Lutshaya Senior Secondary School?
670 learners and 23 educators (about 29.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 70% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Lutshaya Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200500482. Its exam centre number is 4281018.
Where is Lutshaya Senior Secondary School?
Lutshaya A/A,lusikisiki,4820. It is in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. Phone 083 394 3943.
Schools near Lutshaya Senior Secondary School
Lungelo Junior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape 2.1 km
Bakaleni Junior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape 2.6 km
Taleni Senior Primary School
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape 3.1 km
Sivukile Senior Primary School
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape 3.4 km
Fihlani Junior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape 3.8 km
Ndayini Junior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape 4.4 km
Mangena Primary School
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape 4.8 km
Noratshaza Junior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape 5.4 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.