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Public high school
Soqhayisa Senior Secondary School
Motherwell, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Soqhayisa Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Motherwell, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, in the Nelson Mandela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 268 learners and 45 educators, about 28.2 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, 99.6% of its 223 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
99.6% of the school's 223 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 307 | 307 | 100.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 273 | 270 | 98.9% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 223 | 222 | 99.6% | 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) | 1 268 |
| Educators (2025) | 45 |
| Learners per educator | 28.2 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 79% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200100717 |
| Exam centre number | 4341077 |
Address and location
| Street address | 2 Nkobongo Street,motherwell,gqeberha,6211 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O Box 14, Motherwell, Port Elizabeth, 6211 |
| Suburb / area | Motherwell |
| Town | Gqeberha |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Nelson Mandela |
| Municipality | Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan 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 Soqhayisa Senior Secondary School
Is Soqhayisa Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Soqhayisa Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Soqhayisa 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 Soqhayisa Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
99.6% of its 223 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 100.0%, 2024 98.9%.
How many learners are at Soqhayisa Senior Secondary School?
1 268 learners and 45 educators (about 28.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 79% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Soqhayisa Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200100717. Its exam centre number is 4341077.
Where is Soqhayisa Senior Secondary School?
2 Nkobongo Street,motherwell,gqeberha,6211. It is in Motherwell, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, in the Nelson Mandela education district. Phone 041 462 5562.
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