Stutterheim High School

Stutterheim High School is a public combined school in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 790 learners and 41 educators, about 19.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public combined schools in Eastern Cape (436 learners). It is a quintile 4 school, meaning it serves the second-wealthiest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 97.1% of its 70 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).

Matric (NSC) results

97.1% of the school's 70 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Eastern Cape
2023	48	48	100.0%	81.5%
2024	53	52	98.1%	85.1%
2025	70	68	97.1%	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 combined school
Phase (DBE)	Combined School
Sector	Public
Quintile	4 of 5 (what is this?)
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	Yes
Learners (2025)	790
Educators (2025)	41
Learners per educator	19.3 (province average 30.2)
Urban or rural	Urban
EMIS number	200200824
Exam centre number	4311095

Address and location

Street address	Mountain View Road,stutterheim,4930
Postal address	Private Bag X1, Stutterheim, 4930
Town	Stutterheim
Province	Eastern Cape
Education district	Amathole West
Municipality	Amahlathi Local Municipality
Former department	Cape Education Department(CED)

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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.