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Public high school
Sandisiwe Secondary School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape
Sandisiwe 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 1 023 learners and 29 educators, about 35.3 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, 80.6% of its 170 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
80.6% of the school's 170 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 146 | 126 | 86.3% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 136 | 117 | 86.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 170 | 137 | 80.6% | 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) | 1 023 |
| Educators (2025) | 29 |
| Learners per educator | 35.3 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 42% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200748 |
| Exam centre number | 4321084 |
Address and location
| Street address | 474 Zone 14,mdantsane,mdantsane,5219 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 5110, Ngwenyathi, 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 Sandisiwe Secondary School
Is Sandisiwe Secondary School a public or private school?
Sandisiwe Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Sandisiwe 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 Sandisiwe Secondary School's matric pass rate?
80.6% of its 170 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 86.3%, 2024 86.0%.
How many learners are at Sandisiwe Secondary School?
1 023 learners and 29 educators (about 35.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 42% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Sandisiwe Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200748. Its exam centre number is 4321084.
Where is Sandisiwe Secondary School?
474 Zone 14,mdantsane,mdantsane,5219. It is in Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 763 8964.
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