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Public high school
Mzomhle Senior Secondary School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape
Mzomhle Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Mdantsane, 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 979 learners and 26 educators, about 37.7 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, 80.0% of its 140 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
80.0% of the school's 140 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 172 | 159 | 92.4% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 187 | 159 | 85.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 140 | 112 | 80.0% | 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) | 979 |
| Educators (2025) | 26 |
| Learners per educator | 37.7 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 26% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200528 |
| Exam centre number | 4321064 |
Address and location
| Street address | 2004 Nu.1,east London,mdantsane,5219 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 73, Mdantsane, 5219 |
| Suburb / area | Mdantsane |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | Ciskei |
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 Mzomhle Senior Secondary School
Is Mzomhle Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Mzomhle Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Mzomhle 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 Mzomhle Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
80.0% of its 140 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 92.4%, 2024 85.0%.
How many learners are at Mzomhle Senior Secondary School?
979 learners and 26 educators (about 37.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 26% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Mzomhle Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200528. Its exam centre number is 4321064.
Where is Mzomhle Senior Secondary School?
2004 Nu.1,east London,mdantsane,5219. It is in Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district.
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