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Public high school
Masibambane Senior Secondary School
Kwazakhele, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Masibambane Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Kwazakhele, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, in the Nelson Mandela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 593 learners and 17 educators, about 34.9 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, 61.6% of its 73 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
61.6% of the school's 73 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 67 | 59 | 88.1% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 81 | 72 | 88.9% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 73 | 45 | 61.6% | 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) | 593 |
| Educators (2025) | 17 |
| Learners per educator | 34.9 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 44% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200100497 |
| Exam centre number | 4341048 |
Address and location
| Street address | Tshawuka Street,mbilana Crescent,kwazakhele,6205 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O Box 43, Kwazakhele, Port Elizabeth, 6205 |
| Suburb / area | Kwazakhele |
| Town | Gqeberha |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Nelson Mandela |
| Municipality | Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan 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 Masibambane Senior Secondary School
Is Masibambane Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Masibambane Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Masibambane 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 Masibambane Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
61.6% of its 73 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 88.1%, 2024 88.9%.
How many learners are at Masibambane Senior Secondary School?
593 learners and 17 educators (about 34.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 44% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Masibambane Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200100497. Its exam centre number is 4341048.
Where is Masibambane Senior Secondary School?
Tshawuka Street,mbilana Crescent,kwazakhele,6205. It is in Kwazakhele, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, in the Nelson Mandela education district. Phone 041 467 4483.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.