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Public high school
Mzomhle Senior Secondary School
Wittenberg, Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape
Mzomhle Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Wittenberg, Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape, in the Joe Gqabi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 401 learners and 10 educators, about 40.1 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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, 91.8% of its 61 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
91.8% of the school's 61 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 39 | 29 | 74.4% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 28 | 27 | 96.4% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 61 | 56 | 91.8% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 401 |
| Educators (2025) | 10 |
| Learners per educator | 40.1 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 15% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200600972 |
| Exam centre number | 4271029 |
Address and location
| Street address | Private Bag X 5038,sterkspriut,sterkspruit,9762 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X5038, Sterkspruit, 9762 |
| Suburb / area | Wittenberg |
| Town | Sterkspruit |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Joe Gqabi |
| Municipality | Senqu 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 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 2 school.
What is Mzomhle Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
91.8% of its 61 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 74.4%, 2024 96.4%.
How many learners are at Mzomhle Senior Secondary School?
401 learners and 10 educators (about 40.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 15% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Mzomhle Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200600972. Its exam centre number is 4271029.
Where is Mzomhle Senior Secondary School?
Private Bag X 5038,sterkspriut,sterkspruit,9762. It is in Wittenberg, Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape, in the Joe Gqabi education district. Phone 071 774 9974.
Schools near Mzomhle Senior Secondary School
Sunduza Junior Secondary School
Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape 2.1 km
Jozana's Hoek Junior Secondary School
Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape 2.1 km
Bensonvale Junior Secondary School
Wittenberg, Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape 2.2 km
Joveleni Primary School
Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape 3.2 km
Magwiji Junior Secondary School
Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape 3.5 km
Jozana's Nek Junior Secondary School
Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape 4.4 km
Luvumelwano Senior Secondary School
Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape 4.6 km
85.2% matric 2025Ngquba Junior Secondary School
Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape 4.6 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.