Mdeni Primary School
Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape 40 m
Public high school
Masizakhe High School
Mdeni, Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape
Masizakhe High School is a public high school in Mdeni, Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 190 learners and 8 educators, about 23.8 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, 60.0% of its 25 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
60.0% of the school's 25 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 29 | 22 | 75.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 13 | 10 | 76.9% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 25 | 15 | 60.0% | 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) | 190 |
| Educators (2025) | 8 |
| Learners per educator | 23.8 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 89% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200100500 |
| Exam centre number | 4311055 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mdeni Location,fort Beafort,fort Beaufort,5720 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 240, Fort Beafort, 5720 |
| Suburb / area | Mdeni |
| Town | Fort Beaufort |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Amathole West |
| Municipality | Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality |
| Former department | Ciskei |
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 Masizakhe High School
Is Masizakhe High School a public or private school?
Masizakhe High School is a public high school.
Does Masizakhe High 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 Masizakhe High School's matric pass rate?
60.0% of its 25 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 75.9%, 2024 76.9%.
How many learners are at Masizakhe High School?
190 learners and 8 educators (about 23.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 89% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Masizakhe High School?
Its EMIS number is 200100500. Its exam centre number is 4311055.
Where is Masizakhe High School?
Mdeni Location,fort Beafort,fort Beaufort,5720. It is in Mdeni, Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole West education district. Phone 083 544 8316.
Schools near Masizakhe High School
Wezo Primary School
Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape 2.0 km
Boundary Hill Primary School
Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape 2.3 km
Ngcwengxa Primary School
Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape 2.7 km
Nothonto Primary School
Fort Beuafort, Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape 3.3 km
Lindani Senior Secondary School
Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape 3.4 km
73.2% matric 2025Khwezilesizwe Primary School
Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape 3.5 km
Imvisiswano Primary School
Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape 4.0 km
Lower Blinkwater Primary School
Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape 4.4 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.