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Sibabale Senior Secondary School
Ugie, Eastern Cape
Sibabale Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Ugie, Eastern Cape, in the Joe Gqabi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 067 learners and 28 educators, about 38.1 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, 98.9% of its 88 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.9% of the school's 88 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 104 | 85 | 81.7% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 97 | 83 | 85.6% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 88 | 87 | 98.9% | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 067 |
| Educators (2025) | 28 |
| Learners per educator | 38.1 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 23% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200400993 |
| Exam centre number | 4271037 |
Address and location
| Street address | Site 2617,land Camp,ugie,5470 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 351, Ugie, 5470 |
| Town | Ugie |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Joe Gqabi |
| Municipality | Elundini Local Municipality |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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 Sibabale Senior Secondary School
Is Sibabale Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Sibabale Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Sibabale 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 Sibabale Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
98.9% of its 88 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 81.7%, 2024 85.6%.
How many learners are at Sibabale Senior Secondary School?
1 067 learners and 28 educators (about 38.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 23% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Sibabale Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200400993. Its exam centre number is 4271037.
Where is Sibabale Senior Secondary School?
Site 2617,land Camp,ugie,5470. It is in Ugie, Eastern Cape, in the Joe Gqabi education district. Phone 060 387 6199.
Schools near Sibabale Senior Secondary School
Ugie High School
Ugie, Eastern Cape 1.7 km
100.0% matric 2025Enkalweni Junior Primary School
Tsolo, Ugie, Eastern Cape 2.8 km
Dinizulu Senior Secondary School
Ugie, Eastern Cape 6.8 km
96.6% matric 2025Maclear Methodist Primary School
Maclear, Eastern Cape 6.8 km
Mcwangele Junior Secondary School
Tsolo, Maclear, Eastern Cape 6.8 km
Nontatyana Senior Primary School
Maclear, Eastern Cape 6.8 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.