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Public high school
Manzolwandle Sandile Senior Secondary School
King Sabata Dalindyebo, Eastern Cape
Manzolwandle Sandile Senior Secondary School is a public high school in King Sabata Dalindyebo, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 747 learners and 18 educators, about 41.5 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 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, 86.2% of its 109 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
86.2% of the school's 109 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 177 | 132 | 74.6% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 135 | 99 | 73.3% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 109 | 94 | 86.2% | 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) | 747 |
| Educators (2025) | 18 |
| Learners per educator | 41.5 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 10% of 379 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 200404028 |
| Exam centre number | 4291045 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mxambuli A.A,mqanduli,mqanduli,5080 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 73, Mqanduli, 5080 |
| Town | King Sabata Dalindyebo |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Or Tambo Inland |
| Municipality | King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality |
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 Manzolwandle Sandile Senior Secondary School
Is Manzolwandle Sandile Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Manzolwandle Sandile Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Manzolwandle Sandile 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 Manzolwandle Sandile Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
86.2% of its 109 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 74.6%, 2024 73.3%.
How many learners are at Manzolwandle Sandile Senior Secondary School?
747 learners and 18 educators (about 41.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 10% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Manzolwandle Sandile Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200404028. Its exam centre number is 4291045.
Where is Manzolwandle Sandile Senior Secondary School?
Mxambuli A.A,mqanduli,mqanduli,5080. It is in King Sabata Dalindyebo, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. Phone 072 247 2051.
Schools near Manzolwandle Sandile Senior Secondary School
Ngqiniko Primary School
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Pazima Junior Secondary School
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Magila Senior Primary School
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Sidanda Primary School
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Qingqolo Senior Secondary School
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89.9% matric 2025Qingqolo Primary School
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Thwaluphahla Junior Secondary School
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Mtonjeni Junior Secondary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.