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Public high school
Phillip Mtywaku Senior Secondary School
Bisho, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape
Phillip Mtywaku Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Bisho, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 588 learners and 18 educators, about 32.7 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, 81.6% of its 76 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
81.6% of the school's 76 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 65 | 55 | 84.6% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 97 | 71 | 73.2% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 76 | 62 | 81.6% | 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) | 588 |
| Educators (2025) | 18 |
| Learners per educator | 32.7 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 58% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200690 |
| Exam centre number | 4321075 |
Address and location
| Street address | Esixekweni,peelton Location,king Willams Town,5600 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 461, King William's Town, 5600 |
| Suburb / area | Bisho |
| Town | King Williams Town |
| 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 Phillip Mtywaku Senior Secondary School
Is Phillip Mtywaku Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Phillip Mtywaku Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Phillip Mtywaku 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 Phillip Mtywaku Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
81.6% of its 76 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 84.6%, 2024 73.2%.
How many learners are at Phillip Mtywaku Senior Secondary School?
588 learners and 18 educators (about 32.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 58% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Phillip Mtywaku Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200690. Its exam centre number is 4321075.
Where is Phillip Mtywaku Senior Secondary School?
Esixekweni,peelton Location,king Willams Town,5600. It is in Bisho, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 040 635 5886.
Schools near Phillip Mtywaku Senior Secondary School
Ncemera Junior Primary School
Bisho, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 1.7 km
Bhaliti Junior Primary School
Peelton, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 2.4 km
Bulelani Primary School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 3.7 km
Majali Primary School
Kei Road, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 4.6 km
Vulingqondo Junior Secondary School
King Wm's Town, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 5.0 km
Masihlangane Secondary School
King Wm's Town, Bisho, Eastern Cape 5.0 km
82.9% matric 2025Skobeni Primary School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 5.9 km
Bhisho Youth Care Centre
Buffalo City, Eastern Cape 6.0 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.