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Sakhisizwe Senior Secondary School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape
Sakhisizwe Senior Secondary 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 712 learners and 22 educators, about 32.4 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, 75.8% of its 99 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
75.8% of the school's 99 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 93 | 62 | 66.7% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 108 | 69 | 63.9% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 99 | 75 | 75.8% | 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) | 712 |
| Educators (2025) | 22 |
| Learners per educator | 32.4 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 60% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200742 |
| Exam centre number | 4321083 |
Address and location
| Street address | 791 Nu 13,mdantsane,east London,5219 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 5018, Ngwenyathi, 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 Sakhisizwe Senior Secondary School
Is Sakhisizwe Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Sakhisizwe Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Sakhisizwe 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 Sakhisizwe Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
75.8% of its 99 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 66.7%, 2024 63.9%.
How many learners are at Sakhisizwe Senior Secondary School?
712 learners and 22 educators (about 32.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 60% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Sakhisizwe Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200742. Its exam centre number is 4321083.
Where is Sakhisizwe Senior Secondary School?
791 Nu 13,mdantsane,east London,5219. It is in Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district.
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Nowonga Junior Primary School
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W.N. Madikizela-Mandela Primary School
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Mizamo High School
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Zuzile Junior Primary School
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Nyameko High School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.