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Public high school
Sikhulule Secondary School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape
Sikhulule 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 932 learners and 23 educators, about 40.5 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, 92.8% of its 97 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
92.8% of the school's 97 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 77 | 57 | 74.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 78 | 71 | 91.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 97 | 90 | 92.8% | 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) | 932 |
| Educators (2025) | 23 |
| Learners per educator | 40.5 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 13% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200765 |
| Exam centre number | 4321086 |
Address and location
| Street address | 2011 N.U.1,mdantsane,east London,5219 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 332, Mdantsane, East London, 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 Sikhulule Secondary School
Is Sikhulule Secondary School a public or private school?
Sikhulule Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Sikhulule 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 Sikhulule Secondary School's matric pass rate?
92.8% of its 97 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 74.0%, 2024 91.0%.
How many learners are at Sikhulule Secondary School?
932 learners and 23 educators (about 40.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 13% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Sikhulule Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200765. Its exam centre number is 4321086.
Where is Sikhulule Secondary School?
2011 N.U.1,mdantsane,east London,5219. It is in Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 760 0103.
Schools near Sikhulule Secondary School
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Zukisa Junior Primary School
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Bulumko Senior Primary School
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Mzomhle Senior Secondary School
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80.0% matric 2025Mzingisi Junior Primary School
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Phakamile Junior Primary School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape 1.1 km
Buchule Technical High School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape 1.2 km
98.4% matric 2025Vulumzi Junior Primary School
Nu 1, East London, Eastern Cape 1.3 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.