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Public high school
Mqikela Senior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape
Mqikela Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a technical specialisation. In 2025 it had 1 076 learners and 33 educators, about 32.6 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-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, 77.5% of its 187 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
77.5% of the school's 187 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 127 | 88 | 69.3% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 185 | 144 | 77.8% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 187 | 145 | 77.5% | 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 |
| Specialisation | Technical |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 076 |
| Educators (2025) | 33 |
| Learners per educator | 32.6 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 43% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200500776 |
| Exam centre number | 4281030 |
Address and location
| Street address | Magwa Road,dubana,lusikisiki,4820 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 1018, Lusikisiki, 4820 |
| Town | Lusikisiki |
| 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 Mqikela Senior Secondary School
Is Mqikela Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Mqikela Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Mqikela Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Mqikela Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
77.5% of its 187 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 69.3%, 2024 77.8%.
How many learners are at Mqikela Senior Secondary School?
1 076 learners and 33 educators (about 32.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 43% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Mqikela Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200500776. Its exam centre number is 4281030.
Where is Mqikela Senior Secondary School?
Magwa Road,dubana,lusikisiki,4820. It is in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. Phone 063 289 1602.
Schools near Mqikela Senior Secondary School
Lusikisiki Christian School
Ngquza Hill, Eastern Cape 1.2 km
78.2% matric 2025Luzukolwakhe Secondary School
Quakeni Road, Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape 1.4 km
59.6% matric 2025Mavela Junior Primary School
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape 1.7 km
Brenval Jack and Jill
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape 1.7 km
Tiny Tots Primary School
New Town, Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape 1.9 km
Marillier's Learning Academy
Ngquza Hill, Eastern Cape 2.0 km
Qakatisa Junior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape 2.1 km
Lusikisiki Village Junior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape 2.1 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.