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Public high school
Nyameko High School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape
Nyameko High 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 783 learners and 24 educators, about 32.6 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, 85.8% of its 113 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
85.8% of the school's 113 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 139 | 125 | 89.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 182 | 145 | 79.7% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 113 | 97 | 85.8% | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 783 |
| Educators (2025) | 24 |
| Learners per educator | 32.6 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 59% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200664 |
| Exam centre number | 4321073 |
Address and location
| Street address | 4558 Nu 8,mdantsane,mdantsane,5219 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 264, 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 Nyameko High School
Is Nyameko High School a public or private school?
Nyameko High School is a public high school.
Does Nyameko 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 Nyameko High School's matric pass rate?
85.8% of its 113 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 89.9%, 2024 79.7%.
How many learners are at Nyameko High School?
783 learners and 24 educators (about 32.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 59% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Nyameko High School?
Its EMIS number is 200200664. Its exam centre number is 4321073.
Where is Nyameko High School?
4558 Nu 8,mdantsane,mdantsane,5219. It is in Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 762 1114.
Schools near Nyameko High School
Isibane Junior Primary School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape 696 m
Isithsaba Junior Primary School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape 760 m
S E K Mqhayi High School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape 832 m
92.0% matric 2025Phumelelani Senior Primary School
Nu 8, East London, Eastern Cape 869 m
Sinikiwe High School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape 947 m
82.8% matric 2025Gcobani Senior Primary School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape 988 m
Sakhisizwe Senior Secondary School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape 1.3 km
75.8% matric 2025Zanokukhanya Junior Primary School
Nu 7, East London, Eastern Cape 1.5 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.