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Public high school
Moses Mabida Senior Secondary School
Kirkwood, Eastern Cape
Moses Mabida Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Kirkwood, Eastern Cape, in the Sarah Baartman education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 806 learners and 21 educators, about 38.4 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, 91.3% of its 92 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
91.3% of the school's 92 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 71 | 51 | 71.8% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 93 | 81 | 87.1% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 92 | 84 | 91.3% | 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) | 806 |
| Educators (2025) | 21 |
| Learners per educator | 38.4 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 21% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200100529 |
| Exam centre number | 4351029 |
Address and location
| Street address | Chris Hani Str,moses Mabida,kirkwood,6120 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 1114, Moses Mabida, Kirkwood, 6120 |
| Town | Kirkwood |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Sarah Baartman |
| 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 Moses Mabida Senior Secondary School
Is Moses Mabida Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Moses Mabida Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Moses Mabida 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 Moses Mabida Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
91.3% of its 92 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 71.8%, 2024 87.1%.
How many learners are at Moses Mabida Senior Secondary School?
806 learners and 21 educators (about 38.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 21% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Moses Mabida Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200100529. Its exam centre number is 4351029.
Where is Moses Mabida Senior Secondary School?
Chris Hani Str,moses Mabida,kirkwood,6120. It is in Kirkwood, Eastern Cape, in the Sarah Baartman education district. Phone 042 230 1733.
Schools near Moses Mabida Senior Secondary School
Glentana Junior Primary School
Moses Mabida Location, Kirkwood, Eastern Cape 189 m
Bongolethu Junior Primary School
Moses Mabida Location, Kirkwood, Eastern Cape 299 m
Rietberg Primary School
Sonop Street, Kirkwood, Eastern Cape 3.6 km
St Colmcille Public Secondary School
Kirkwood, Eastern Cape 3.7 km
79.1% matric 2025Kirkwood High School
Kirkwood, Eastern Cape 4.1 km
100.0% matric 2025Mistkraal RC Primary School
Kirkwood, Eastern Cape 4.7 km
La Trobe (MOR) Primary School
Enon, Eastern Cape 5.8 km
Mhlophekazi Primary School
Kirkwood, Enon, Eastern Cape 6.4 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.