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Public high school
Siseko Senior Secondary School
Debe Nek, Eastern Cape
Siseko Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Debe Nek, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 267 learners and 8 educators, about 33.4 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 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, 90.2% of its 51 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
90.2% of the school's 51 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22 | 22 | 100.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 32 | 31 | 96.9% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 51 | 46 | 90.2% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 267 |
| Educators (2025) | 8 |
| Learners per educator | 33.4 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 37% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200200782 |
| Exam centre number | 4311087 |
Address and location
| Street address | Perksdale Location,debe Nek,debe Nek,5604 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 216, Debe Nek, 5604 |
| Town | Debe Nek |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Amathole West |
| Municipality | Raymond Mhlaba Local 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 Siseko Senior Secondary School
Is Siseko Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Siseko Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Siseko Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Siseko Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
90.2% of its 51 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 100.0%, 2024 96.9%.
How many learners are at Siseko Senior Secondary School?
267 learners and 8 educators (about 33.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 37% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Siseko Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200782. Its exam centre number is 4311087.
Where is Siseko Senior Secondary School?
Perksdale Location,debe Nek,debe Nek,5604. It is in Debe Nek, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole West education district. Phone 076 279 1904.
Schools near Siseko Senior Secondary School
Tyara Hill Primary School
Middledrift, Eastern Cape 3.2 km
Manana Junior Primary School
Debe Nek, Eastern Cape 3.2 km
Debe Valley Primary School
King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 3.9 km
Mxumbu Primary School
Middledrift, Eastern Cape 4.1 km
Dilizintaba Senior Secondary School
Debenek, Middledrift, Eastern Cape 4.4 km
90.5% matric 2025Kulile Secondary School
Debe Nek, Eastern Cape 4.8 km
69.2% matric 2025Bhongwelihle Junior Primary School
Debenek, Middledrift, Eastern Cape 4.9 km
Mgxotyeni Primary School
Fort Beaufort, Debe Nek, Eastern Cape 5.2 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.