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Public high school
Mzokhanyo High School
Eastlondon, East London, Eastern Cape
Mzokhanyo High School is a public high school in Eastlondon, 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 1 335 learners and 35 educators, about 38.1 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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, 88.4% of its 146 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
88.4% of the school's 146 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 187 | 126 | 67.4% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 145 | 115 | 79.3% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 146 | 129 | 88.4% | 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) | 1 335 |
| Educators (2025) | 35 |
| Learners per educator | 38.1 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 22% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200200527 |
| Exam centre number | 4321063 |
Address and location
| Street address | Makatala Drive,gompo Town,east London,5209 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 10114, Pefferville, East London, 5209 |
| Suburb / area | Eastlondon |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan 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 Mzokhanyo High School
Is Mzokhanyo High School a public or private school?
Mzokhanyo High School is a public high school.
Does Mzokhanyo 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 Mzokhanyo High School's matric pass rate?
88.4% of its 146 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 67.4%, 2024 79.3%.
How many learners are at Mzokhanyo High School?
1 335 learners and 35 educators (about 38.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 22% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Mzokhanyo High School?
Its EMIS number is 200200527. Its exam centre number is 4321063.
Where is Mzokhanyo High School?
Makatala Drive,gompo Town,east London,5209. It is in Eastlondon, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 071 656 2994.
Schools near Mzokhanyo High School
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Kusile Comprehensive School
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81.7% matric 2025Makinana Public Primary School
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Lumko High School
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90.5% matric 2025Qaqamba Public School
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91.8% matric 2025Nompumelelo Public School
East London, Eastern Cape 1.1 km
Ebenezer Majombozi High School
Gompo, East London, Eastern Cape 1.3 km
94.2% matric 2025Beacon of Hope Primary School
Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape 1.3 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.