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Public high school
Malikhanye Senior Secondary School
Sterkspruit, Barkly East, Eastern Cape
Malikhanye Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Sterkspruit, Barkly East, Eastern Cape, in the Joe Gqabi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 890 learners and 23 educators, about 38.7 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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, 81.0% of its 105 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
81.0% of the school's 105 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 56 | 40 | 71.4% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 83 | 74 | 89.2% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 105 | 85 | 81.0% | 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) | 890 |
| Educators (2025) | 23 |
| Learners per educator | 38.7 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 19% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200600428 |
| Exam centre number | 4271025 |
Address and location
| Street address | Site 06,malikhanye Sss,barkly East,9786 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Pobox 256, Malikhanye Ssss, Barkly East, 9786 |
| Suburb / area | Sterkspruit |
| Town | Barkly East |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Joe Gqabi |
| Municipality | Senqu Local 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 Malikhanye Senior Secondary School
Is Malikhanye Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Malikhanye Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Malikhanye 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 Malikhanye Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
81.0% of its 105 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 71.4%, 2024 89.2%.
How many learners are at Malikhanye Senior Secondary School?
890 learners and 23 educators (about 38.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 19% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Malikhanye Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200600428. Its exam centre number is 4271025.
Where is Malikhanye Senior Secondary School?
Site 06,malikhanye Sss,barkly East,9786. It is in Sterkspruit, Barkly East, Eastern Cape, in the Joe Gqabi education district. Phone 045 971 8119.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.