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Public high school
Sakhikamva High School
Beaconbay, East London, Eastern Cape
Sakhikamva High School is a public high school in Beaconbay, 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 1 040 learners and 25 educators, about 41.6 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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, 79.3% of its 116 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
79.3% of the school's 116 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 75 | 61 | 81.3% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 66 | 59 | 89.4% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 116 | 92 | 79.3% | 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) | 1 040 |
| Educators (2025) | 25 |
| Learners per educator | 41.6 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 9% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200201033 |
| Exam centre number | 4321082 |
Address and location
| Street address | 25 Bonza Bay Road,beacon Bay,east London,5241 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 15327, Beacon Bay, East London, 5241 |
| Suburb / area | Beaconbay |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | New Education Department |
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 Sakhikamva High School
Is Sakhikamva High School a public or private school?
Sakhikamva High School is a public high school.
Does Sakhikamva 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 Sakhikamva High School's matric pass rate?
79.3% of its 116 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 81.3%, 2024 89.4%.
How many learners are at Sakhikamva High School?
1 040 learners and 25 educators (about 41.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 9% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Sakhikamva High School?
Its EMIS number is 200201033. Its exam centre number is 4321082.
Where is Sakhikamva High School?
25 Bonza Bay Road,beacon Bay,east London,5241. It is in Beaconbay, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district.
Schools near Sakhikamva High School
Floradale Farm School
Nompumolelo, East London, Eastern Cape 644 m
Bellafides Private School
Beacon Bay, East London, Eastern Cape 1.2 km
Abbotsford Christian School
Abbotsford, East London, Eastern Cape 1.5 km
Beaconhurst School
Beaconbay, East London, Eastern Cape 2.7 km
100.0% matric 2025East London Montessori School
Kwelera, Eastern Cape 2.7 km
Harvest Christian School East London
Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape 3.0 km
Saaac East London
Buffalo City, Eastern Cape 3.2 km
Parkland Special School
Amalinda, East London, Eastern Cape 3.5 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.