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Public high school
Solomon Mahlangu High School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape
Solomon Mahlangu 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 496 learners and 16 educators, about 31 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, 71.4% of its 91 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
71.4% of the school's 91 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64 | 49 | 76.6% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 87 | 66 | 75.9% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 91 | 65 | 71.4% | 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) | 496 |
| Educators (2025) | 16 |
| Learners per educator | 31 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 69% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200802 |
| Exam centre number | 4321095 |
Address and location
| Street address | 885 Nu 13,mdantsane,bcm,5219 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 5133, Ngwenyathi, 5219 |
| 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 Solomon Mahlangu High School
Is Solomon Mahlangu High School a public or private school?
Solomon Mahlangu High School is a public high school.
Does Solomon Mahlangu 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 Solomon Mahlangu High School's matric pass rate?
71.4% of its 91 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 76.6%, 2024 75.9%.
How many learners are at Solomon Mahlangu High School?
496 learners and 16 educators (about 31 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 69% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Solomon Mahlangu High School?
Its EMIS number is 200200802. Its exam centre number is 4321095.
Where is Solomon Mahlangu High School?
885 Nu 13,mdantsane,bcm,5219. It is in Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 082 389 1323.
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Sakhile Senior Primary School
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Sandisiwe Secondary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.