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Public high school
Ntsika Senior Secondary School
King Flats, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape
Ntsika Senior Secondary School is a public high school in King Flats, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, in the Sarah Baartman education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 827 learners and 28 educators, about 29.5 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, 87.4% of its 135 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
87.4% of the school's 135 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 165 | 128 | 77.6% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 161 | 138 | 85.7% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 135 | 118 | 87.4% | 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) | 827 |
| Educators (2025) | 28 |
| Learners per educator | 29.5 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 74% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200100597 |
| Exam centre number | 4351035 |
Address and location
| Street address | Extension 7,grahamstown,6139 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 378, Grahamstown, 6139 |
| Suburb / area | King Flats |
| Town | Grahamstown |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Sarah Baartman |
| Municipality | Makana Local 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 Ntsika Senior Secondary School
Is Ntsika Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Ntsika Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Ntsika 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 Ntsika Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
87.4% of its 135 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 77.6%, 2024 85.7%.
How many learners are at Ntsika Senior Secondary School?
827 learners and 28 educators (about 29.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 74% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Ntsika Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200100597. Its exam centre number is 4351035.
Where is Ntsika Senior Secondary School?
Extension 7,grahamstown,6139. It is in King Flats, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, in the Sarah Baartman education district. Phone 046 637 0401.
Schools near Ntsika Senior Secondary School
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89.0% matric 2025N V Cewu Public Primary School
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Makana Public Primary School
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C M Vellem Primary School
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Samuel Ntlebi Primary School
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T E M Mrwetyana Secondary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.