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Public high school
Sinovuyo Secondary School
Wilsonia, East London, Eastern Cape
Sinovuyo Secondary School is a public high school in Wilsonia, 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 777 learners and 21 educators, about 37 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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, 90.9% of its 44 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
90.9% of the school's 44 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 43 | 26 | 60.5% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 51 | 31 | 60.8% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 44 | 40 | 90.9% | 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) | 777 |
| Educators (2025) | 21 |
| Learners per educator | 37 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 30% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200778 |
| Exam centre number | 4321091 |
Address and location
| Street address | No 2 Douglas Smith Highway,duncan Village,east London,5200 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 12365, Amalinda, 5247 |
| Suburb / area | Wilsonia |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | New Education Department |
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 Sinovuyo Secondary School
Is Sinovuyo Secondary School a public or private school?
Sinovuyo Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Sinovuyo 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 Sinovuyo Secondary School's matric pass rate?
90.9% of its 44 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 60.5%, 2024 60.8%.
How many learners are at Sinovuyo Secondary School?
777 learners and 21 educators (about 37 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 30% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Sinovuyo Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200778. Its exam centre number is 4321091.
Where is Sinovuyo Secondary School?
No 2 Douglas Smith Highway,duncan Village,east London,5200. It is in Wilsonia, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district.
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