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Public high school
Silimela Senior Secondary School
Berlin General, Berlin, Eastern Cape
Silimela Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Berlin General, Berlin, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 516 learners and 14 educators, about 36.9 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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, 90.8% of its 87 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
90.8% of the school's 87 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64 | 55 | 85.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 85 | 69 | 81.2% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 87 | 79 | 90.8% | 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) | 516 |
| Educators (2025) | 14 |
| Learners per educator | 36.9 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 31% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200767 |
| Exam centre number | 4321087 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mabaleni Location,mncotsho,berlin,5660 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 59, Berlin, Berlin, 5660 |
| Suburb / area | Berlin General |
| Town | Berlin |
| 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 Silimela Senior Secondary School
Is Silimela Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Silimela Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Silimela 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 Silimela Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
90.8% of its 87 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 85.9%, 2024 81.2%.
How many learners are at Silimela Senior Secondary School?
516 learners and 14 educators (about 36.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 31% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Silimela Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200767. Its exam centre number is 4321087.
Where is Silimela Senior Secondary School?
Mabaleni Location,mncotsho,berlin,5660. It is in Berlin General, Berlin, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district.
Schools near Silimela Senior Secondary School
Emncotsho Primary School
Berlin, East London, Eastern Cape 1.7 km
Dongwe Combined Primary School
Berlin, East London, Eastern Cape 3.7 km
Nqonqweni Primary School
Berlin General, Berlin, Eastern Cape 4.2 km
Arising Little Angels English Medium Christian School
Potsdam, Eastern Cape 5.0 km
Khayalethu Senior Primary School
Riverine, Mdantsane, Eastern Cape 5.2 km
Nowawe High School
Berlin, East London, Eastern Cape 5.3 km
95.2% matric 2025Qhasana Senior Secondary School
Riverine, East London, Eastern Cape 5.8 km
71.8% matric 2025Thandulwazi Junior Primary School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape 5.9 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.