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Public high school
Sinikiwe High School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape
Sinikiwe High 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 284 learners and 12 educators, about 23.7 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, 82.8% of its 64 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
82.8% of the school's 64 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 58 | 52 | 89.7% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 60 | 51 | 85.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 64 | 53 | 82.8% | 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) | 284 |
| Educators (2025) | 12 |
| Learners per educator | 23.7 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 89% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200775 |
| Exam centre number | 4321090 |
Address and location
| Street address | 2859 Nu 7,mdantsane,east London,5219 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 1412, Mdantsane City, East London, 5225 |
| 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 Sinikiwe High School
Is Sinikiwe High School a public or private school?
Sinikiwe High School is a public high school.
Does Sinikiwe High 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 Sinikiwe High School's matric pass rate?
82.8% of its 64 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 89.7%, 2024 85.0%.
How many learners are at Sinikiwe High School?
284 learners and 12 educators (about 23.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 89% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Sinikiwe High School?
Its EMIS number is 200200775. Its exam centre number is 4321090.
Where is Sinikiwe High School?
2859 Nu 7,mdantsane,east London,5219. It is in Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 762 7375.
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