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Public high school
Mhlanga Junior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Holycross, Eastern Cape
Mhlanga Junior Secondary School is a public high school in Lusikisiki, Holycross, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 465 learners and 43 educators, about 34.1 learners per educator. That makes it larger than 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, 98.0% of its 202 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.0% of the school's 202 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 197 | 184 | 93.4% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 188 | 185 | 98.4% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 202 | 198 | 98.0% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 465 |
| Educators (2025) | 43 |
| Learners per educator | 34.1 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 44% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200500674 |
| Exam centre number | 4281073 |
Address and location
| Street address | Taweni Admin Area,lusikisiki,4820 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 21 4811 |
| Suburb / area | Lusikisiki |
| Town | Holycross |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Or Tambo Coastal |
| Municipality | Ngquza Hill 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 Mhlanga Junior Secondary School
Is Mhlanga Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Mhlanga Junior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Mhlanga Junior 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 Mhlanga Junior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
98.0% of its 202 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 93.4%, 2024 98.4%.
How many learners are at Mhlanga Junior Secondary School?
1 465 learners and 43 educators (about 34.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 44% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Mhlanga Junior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200500674. Its exam centre number is 4281073.
Where is Mhlanga Junior Secondary School?
Taweni Admin Area,lusikisiki,4820. It is in Lusikisiki, Holycross, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. Phone 081 709 2859.
Schools near Mhlanga Junior Secondary School
Jikindaba Senior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Holycross, Eastern Cape 2.4 km
84.6% matric 2025Kwavelile Junior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Flagstaff, Eastern Cape 2.9 km
Buckley Finiza Junior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Flagstaff, Eastern Cape 3.0 km
Mtontsasa Junior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Flagstaff, Eastern Cape 3.0 km
Zimisele Junior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Holycross, Eastern Cape 3.0 km
Edolopini Junior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Holycross, Eastern Cape 3.5 km
Holy Cross Junior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Flagstaff, Eastern Cape 4.0 km
Mqhume Senior Primary School
Lusikisiki, Holycross, Eastern Cape 4.2 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.