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Public high school
St Teresa Senior Secondary School
Wittenberg, Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape
St Teresa Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Wittenberg, Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape, in the Joe Gqabi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 174 learners and 34 educators, about 34.5 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the 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, 84.2% of its 196 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
84.2% of the school's 196 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 214 | 195 | 91.1% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 140 | 135 | 96.4% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 196 | 165 | 84.2% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 174 |
| Educators (2025) | 34 |
| Learners per educator | 34.5 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 42% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200600795 |
| Exam centre number | 4271042 |
Address and location
| Street address | Rooiwal, Sterrkspruit |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Teresa, Sterkspruit, Sterkspruit, 9762 |
| Suburb / area | Wittenberg |
| Town | Sterkspruit |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Joe Gqabi |
| Municipality | Senqu Local Municipality |
| Former department | Transkei |
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 St Teresa Senior Secondary School
Is St Teresa Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
St Teresa Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does St Teresa Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is St Teresa Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
84.2% of its 196 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 91.1%, 2024 96.4%.
How many learners are at St Teresa Senior Secondary School?
1 174 learners and 34 educators (about 34.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 42% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of St Teresa Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200600795. Its exam centre number is 4271042.
Where is St Teresa Senior Secondary School?
Rooiwal, Sterrkspruit. It is in Wittenberg, Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape, in the Joe Gqabi education district.
Schools near St Teresa Senior Secondary School
Kwagcina Junior Secondary School
Palmietfontein, Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape 3.1 km
St Michael's Junior Secondary School
Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape 3.7 km
Tlokweng Senior Secondary School
Palmietfontein, Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape 4.9 km
81.9% matric 2025Mahedi Junior Secondary School
Palmietfontein, Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape 5.1 km
Tlhakong Senior Primary School
Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape 6.2 km
Thaba Lesoba Junior Secondary School
Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape 7.2 km
Qhemegha Junior Secondary School
Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape 7.2 km
Sitoromo Junior Secondary School
Sterkspruit, Eastern Cape 7.7 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.