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Public high school
Siyaphakama Senior Secondary School
Sterkstroom, Eastern Cape
Siyaphakama Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Sterkstroom, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 533 learners and 15 educators, about 35.5 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, 56.8% of its 95 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
56.8% of the school's 95 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 63 | 45 | 71.4% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 70 | 50 | 71.4% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 95 | 54 | 56.8% | 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) | 533 |
| Educators (2025) | 15 |
| Learners per educator | 35.5 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 41% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200600760 |
| Exam centre number | 4331073 |
Address and location
| Street address | 429 New Masakhe Location,sterkstroom,sterkstroom,5425 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 112, Sterkstroom, 5425 |
| Town | Sterkstroom |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Chris Hani West |
| Municipality | Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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 Siyaphakama Senior Secondary School
Is Siyaphakama Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Siyaphakama Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Siyaphakama 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 Siyaphakama Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
56.8% of its 95 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 71.4%, 2024 71.4%.
How many learners are at Siyaphakama Senior Secondary School?
533 learners and 15 educators (about 35.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 41% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Siyaphakama Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200600760. Its exam centre number is 4331073.
Where is Siyaphakama Senior Secondary School?
429 New Masakhe Location,sterkstroom,sterkstroom,5425. It is in Sterkstroom, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district. Phone 076 228 7075.
Schools near Siyaphakama Senior Secondary School
Eluthuthu Primary School
Nkwanca, Sterkstroom, Eastern Cape 1.3 km
Sterkstroom School
Masakhe, Sterkstroom, Eastern Cape 1.7 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.