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Public high school
Mxhume Junior Secondary School
Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape
Mxhume Junior 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. In 2025 it had 1 229 learners and 33 educators, about 37.2 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the 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, 65.1% of its 189 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
65.1% of the school's 189 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 165 | 117 | 70.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 160 | 136 | 85.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 189 | 123 | 65.1% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 229 |
| Educators (2025) | 33 |
| Learners per educator | 37.2 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 26% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200500820 |
| Exam centre number | 4281071 |
Address and location
| Street address | Lambasi A/A,lambasi A/A,lusikisiki,4820 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 278, 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 Mxhume Junior Secondary School
Is Mxhume Junior Secondary School a public or private school?
Mxhume Junior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Mxhume Junior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Mxhume Junior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
65.1% of its 189 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 70.9%, 2024 85.0%.
How many learners are at Mxhume Junior Secondary School?
1 229 learners and 33 educators (about 37.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 26% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Mxhume Junior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200500820. Its exam centre number is 4281071.
Where is Mxhume Junior Secondary School?
Lambasi A/A,lambasi A/A,lusikisiki,4820. It is in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. Phone 073 648 4539.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.