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Public high school
Qhasana Senior Secondary School
Riverine, East London, Eastern Cape
Qhasana Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Riverine, 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 410 learners and 13 educators, about 31.5 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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, 71.8% of its 78 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
71.8% of the school's 78 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 48 | 36 | 75.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 34 | 29 | 85.3% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 78 | 56 | 71.8% | 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) | 410 |
| Educators (2025) | 13 |
| Learners per educator | 31.5 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 64% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200200714 |
| Exam centre number | 4321079 |
Address and location
| Street address | Erf 526 Elalini Extention,potsdam Village,mdantsane,5219 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 335, Mdantsane, 5219 |
| Suburb / area | Riverine |
| 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 Qhasana Senior Secondary School
Is Qhasana Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Qhasana Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Qhasana 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 Qhasana Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
71.8% of its 78 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 75.0%, 2024 85.3%.
How many learners are at Qhasana Senior Secondary School?
410 learners and 13 educators (about 31.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 64% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Qhasana Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200714. Its exam centre number is 4321079.
Where is Qhasana Senior Secondary School?
Erf 526 Elalini Extention,potsdam Village,mdantsane,5219. It is in Riverine, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 760 5003.
Schools near Qhasana Senior Secondary School
Lumanyano Public School
East London, Eastern Cape 1.2 km
Arising Little Angels English Medium Christian School
Potsdam, Eastern Cape 1.4 km
Lingelethu Senior Secondary School
Needs Camp, East London, Eastern Cape 1.5 km
69.6% matric 2025Masibulele Full Service School
Eastlondon, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 1.6 km
Thandulwazi Junior Primary School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape 2.9 km
Ntsasa Public School
East London, Eastern Cape 3.0 km
Nzuzo Junior Primary School
Nu 16, East London, Eastern Cape 3.8 km
Msundulo Primary School
Qhurhu, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 4.1 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.