Loyiso Senior Secondary School
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88.2% matric 2025Public high school
Moses Mabhida High School
Nu 16, East London, Eastern Cape
Moses Mabhida High School is a public high school in Nu 16, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 204 learners and 8 educators, about 25.5 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, 88.9% of its 45 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
88.9% of the school's 45 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 48 | 30 | 62.5% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 44 | 35 | 79.5% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 45 | 40 | 88.9% | 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) | 204 |
| Educators (2025) | 8 |
| Learners per educator | 25.5 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 86% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200495 |
| Exam centre number | 4321059 |
Address and location
| Street address | 806,nu 16 Mdantsane,east London,5219 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Q 806 Nu 16, Mdantsane, 5219 |
| Suburb / area | Nu 16 |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan 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 Moses Mabhida High School
Is Moses Mabhida High School a public or private school?
Moses Mabhida High School is a public high school.
Does Moses Mabhida 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 Moses Mabhida High School's matric pass rate?
88.9% of its 45 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 62.5%, 2024 79.5%.
How many learners are at Moses Mabhida High School?
204 learners and 8 educators (about 25.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 86% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Moses Mabhida High School?
Its EMIS number is 200200495. Its exam centre number is 4321059.
Where is Moses Mabhida High School?
806,nu 16 Mdantsane,east London,5219. It is in Nu 16, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 764 5005.
Schools near Moses Mabhida High School
Nzuzo Junior Primary School
Nu 16, East London, Eastern Cape 834 m
Siyanda Junior Primary School
Nu 16, East London, Eastern Cape 864 m
Manyano Junior Primary School
Nu 17, East London, Eastern Cape 1.3 km
Sandisiwe Secondary School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape 1.7 km
80.6% matric 2025Zimasa Junior Primary School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape 1.7 km
Tom Panyana Junior Primary School
Mu 14, East London, Eastern Cape 1.9 km
W M Mtyeku Junior Primary School
Mu 14, East London, Eastern Cape 2.1 km
W.N. Madikizela-Mandela Primary School
Nu 13, East London, Eastern Cape 2.5 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.