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Public high school
Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School
Kwanobuhle, Kariega, Eastern Cape
Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Kwanobuhle, Kariega, Eastern Cape, in the Nelson Mandela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 249 learners and 42 educators, about 29.7 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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, 92.8% of its 221 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
92.8% of the school's 221 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 217 | 190 | 87.6% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 273 | 239 | 87.5% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 221 | 205 | 92.8% | 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) | 1 249 |
| Educators (2025) | 42 |
| Learners per educator | 29.7 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 74% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200100713 |
| Exam centre number | 4341075 |
Address and location
| Street address | 120 Jabavu Street,kwanobuhle,kariega,6242 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 4318, Kwanobuhle, Uitenhage, 6242 |
| Suburb / area | Kwanobuhle |
| Town | Kariega |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Nelson Mandela |
| Municipality | Sundays River Valley 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 Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School
Is Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Solomon Mahlangu 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 Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
92.8% of its 221 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 87.6%, 2024 87.5%.
How many learners are at Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School?
1 249 learners and 42 educators (about 29.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 74% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200100713. Its exam centre number is 4341075.
Where is Solomon Mahlangu Senior Secondary School?
120 Jabavu Street,kwanobuhle,kariega,6242. It is in Kwanobuhle, Kariega, Eastern Cape, in the Nelson Mandela education district. Phone 041 977 3022.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.