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Public high school
Msobomvu Senior Secondary School
Butterworth, Eastern Cape
Msobomvu Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Butterworth, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 599 learners and 15 educators, about 39.9 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, 83.3% of its 102 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
83.3% of the school's 102 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 119 | 90 | 75.6% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 143 | 106 | 74.1% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 102 | 85 | 83.3% | 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) | 599 |
| Educators (2025) | 15 |
| Learners per educator | 39.9 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 15% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200300381 |
| Exam centre number | 4301052 |
Address and location
| Street address | Msobomvu T/Ship,butterworth,butterworth,4960 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 252 4960 |
| Town | Butterworth |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Amathole East |
| Municipality | Mnquma 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 Msobomvu Senior Secondary School
Is Msobomvu Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Msobomvu Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Msobomvu 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 Msobomvu Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
83.3% of its 102 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 75.6%, 2024 74.1%.
How many learners are at Msobomvu Senior Secondary School?
599 learners and 15 educators (about 39.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 15% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Msobomvu Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200300381. Its exam centre number is 4301052.
Where is Msobomvu Senior Secondary School?
Msobomvu T/Ship,butterworth,butterworth,4960. It is in Butterworth, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. Phone 073 142 4659.
Schools near Msobomvu Senior Secondary School
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Vulindlela Junior Secondary School
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Roby's Primary School
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Good Shepherd Primary School
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S W Mbanga Junior Secondary School
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Siyanda Senior Primary School
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Zanokhanyo Junior Secondary School
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Caley Junior Secondary School
Butterworth, Eastern Cape 1.9 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.