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Public high school
Sabata Senior Secondary School
Cofimvaba, Engcobo, Eastern Cape
Sabata Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Cofimvaba, Engcobo, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 638 learners and 22 educators, about 29 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 1 school, meaning it serves the 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, 94.7% of its 94 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
94.7% of the school's 94 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 54 | 53 | 98.1% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 58 | 56 | 96.6% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 94 | 89 | 94.7% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 638 |
| Educators (2025) | 22 |
| Learners per educator | 29 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 71% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200601047 |
| Exam centre number | 4261046 |
Address and location
| Street address | Lower Qitsi A/A,cofimvaba,5380 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X232 5050 |
| Suburb / area | Cofimvaba |
| Town | Engcobo |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Chris Hani East |
| Municipality | Intsika Yethu 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 Sabata Senior Secondary School
Is Sabata Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Sabata Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Sabata Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Sabata Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
94.7% of its 94 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 98.1%, 2024 96.6%.
How many learners are at Sabata Senior Secondary School?
638 learners and 22 educators (about 29 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 71% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Sabata Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200601047. Its exam centre number is 4261046.
Where is Sabata Senior Secondary School?
Lower Qitsi A/A,cofimvaba,5380. It is in Cofimvaba, Engcobo, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani East education district.
Schools near Sabata Senior Secondary School
Main Junior Secondary School
Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape 2.6 km
Mdibaniso Junior Secondary School
Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape 3.9 km
Hlatikulu Primary Junior School
Cofimvaba, Engcobo, Eastern Cape 4.7 km
Ngojini Primary School
Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape 5.8 km
Zwelixolile Primary School
Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape 5.8 km
Ngxebe Junior Secondary School
Engcobo, Ngcobo, Eastern Cape 5.9 km
Dalisizwe Primary Junior School
Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape 6.0 km
Tshatshatsha Primary School
Engcobo, Eastern Cape 6.5 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.