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Public high school
Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School
Kwanobuhle, Kariega, Eastern Cape
Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Kwanobuhle, Kariega, Eastern Cape, in the Nelson Mandela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 275 learners and 37 educators, about 34.5 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, 70.4% of its 203 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
70.4% of the school's 203 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 129 | 106 | 82.2% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 179 | 150 | 83.8% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 203 | 143 | 70.4% | 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) | 1 275 |
| Educators (2025) | 37 |
| Learners per educator | 34.5 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 46% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200100525 |
| Exam centre number | 4341052 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1st Avenue,kwanobuhle,kariega,6242 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 1272, Uitenhage, 6230 |
| Suburb / area | Kwanobuhle |
| Town | Kariega |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Nelson Mandela |
| Municipality | Sundays River Valley 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 Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School
Is Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Molly Blackburn 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 Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
70.4% of its 203 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 82.2%, 2024 83.8%.
How many learners are at Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School?
1 275 learners and 37 educators (about 34.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 46% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200100525. Its exam centre number is 4341052.
Where is Molly Blackburn Senior Secondary School?
1st Avenue,kwanobuhle,kariega,6242. It is in Kwanobuhle, Kariega, Eastern Cape, in the Nelson Mandela education district. Phone 041 450 6467.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.