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Public high school
Sophatisana Secondary School
Reeston, East London, Eastern Cape
Sophatisana Secondary School is a public high school in Reeston, 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 1 290 learners and 34 educators, about 37.9 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, 84.6% of its 136 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
84.6% of the school's 136 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 155 | 121 | 78.1% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 127 | 114 | 89.8% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 136 | 115 | 84.6% | 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) | 1 290 |
| Educators (2025) | 34 |
| Learners per educator | 37.9 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 25% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200201050 |
| Exam centre number | 4321096 |
Address and location
| Street address | 51126 Dice Street,reeston,east London,5247 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O Box 12457, Amalinda, East London, 5247 |
| Suburb / area | Reeston |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
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 Sophatisana Secondary School
Is Sophatisana Secondary School a public or private school?
Sophatisana Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Sophatisana 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 Sophatisana Secondary School's matric pass rate?
84.6% of its 136 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 78.1%, 2024 89.8%.
How many learners are at Sophatisana Secondary School?
1 290 learners and 34 educators (about 37.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 25% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Sophatisana Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200201050. Its exam centre number is 4321096.
Where is Sophatisana Secondary School?
51126 Dice Street,reeston,east London,5247. It is in Reeston, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 083 653 4093.
Schools near Sophatisana Secondary School
Buffalo Metro Inner City Primary School
Eureka, East London, Eastern Cape 1.2 km
Advance Life Christian Academy
Wilsonia, Eastern Cape 1.2 km
Chumani Junior Primary School
East London, Eastern Cape 1.7 km
Aqua Vista Primary School
Dawn, East London, Eastern Cape 2.4 km
Hope Schools
Dawn, East London, Eastern Cape 2.4 km
100.0% matric 2025Uviwe Senior Secondary School
Reeston North,scenary & Haven Hills South, East London, Eastern Cape 2.8 km
82.4% matric 2025Mbulelo Public School
Scenory Park, Duncan Village, Eastern Cape 2.9 km
Zwelemfundo Public School
Reeston North,scenary & Haven Hills South, East London, Eastern Cape 3.3 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.