Sapukanduku Junior Secondary School
Tabankulu, Eastern Cape 1.8 km
Public high school
Sapukanduku Senior Secondary School
Tabankulu, Eastern Cape
Sapukanduku Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Tabankulu, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 452 learners and 13 educators, about 34.8 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-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, 75.9% of its 112 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
75.9% of the school's 112 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 111 | 75 | 67.6% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 169 | 133 | 78.7% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 112 | 85 | 75.9% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 452 |
| Educators (2025) | 13 |
| Learners per educator | 34.8 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 33% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200501082 |
| Exam centre number | 4251059 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mount Ayliff,4735 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Oldmutuarl Building, Mt Frere, 5090 |
| Town | Tabankulu |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Alfred Nzo West |
| Municipality | Umzimvubu 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 Sapukanduku Senior Secondary School
Is Sapukanduku Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Sapukanduku Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Sapukanduku Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Sapukanduku Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
75.9% of its 112 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 67.6%, 2024 78.7%.
How many learners are at Sapukanduku Senior Secondary School?
452 learners and 13 educators (about 34.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 33% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Sapukanduku Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200501082. Its exam centre number is 4251059.
Where is Sapukanduku Senior Secondary School?
Mount Ayliff,4735. It is in Tabankulu, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo West education district. Phone 082 541 9644.
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85.3% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.