Kamastone Primary School
Whittlesea, Eastern Cape 699 m
Public high school
Soyisile Senior Secondary School
Whittlesea, Queenstown, Eastern Cape
Soyisile Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Whittlesea, Queenstown, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 148 learners and 9 educators, about 16.4 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 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, all 21 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 21 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23 | 19 | 82.6% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 19 | 19 | 100.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 21 | 21 | 100.0% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 148 |
| Educators (2025) | 9 |
| Learners per educator | 16.4 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 94% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200600779 |
| Exam centre number | 4331077 |
Address and location
| Street address | Kamastone Village,queenstown,whittlesea,5360 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 9478, Queenstown, 5320 |
| Suburb / area | Whittlesea |
| Town | Queenstown |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Chris Hani West |
| Municipality | Enoch Mgijima Local 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 Soyisile Senior Secondary School
Is Soyisile Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Soyisile Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Soyisile Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Soyisile Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 21 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 82.6%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Soyisile Senior Secondary School?
148 learners and 9 educators (about 16.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 94% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Soyisile Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200600779. Its exam centre number is 4331077.
Where is Soyisile Senior Secondary School?
Kamastone Village,queenstown,whittlesea,5360. It is in Whittlesea, Queenstown, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district. Phone 064 134 1204.
Schools near Soyisile Senior Secondary School
Bulhoek Primary School
Queenstown, Whittlesea, Eastern Cape 3.4 km
Mceula Primary School
Whittlesea, Eastern Cape 6.1 km
Abambo Agricultural School
Whittlesea, Eastern Cape 6.4 km
79.2% matric 2025Lower Didimana Junior Primary School
Whittlesea, Eastern Cape 7.0 km
Claremont Junior Primary School
Whittlesea, Eastern Cape 7.8 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.