Sulenkama Primary School
Qumbu, Eastern Cape 339 m
Public high school
Sulenkama Senior Secondary School
Qumbu, Eastern Cape
Sulenkama Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Qumbu, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 679 learners and 18 educators, about 37.7 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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, 93.9% of its 82 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
93.9% of the school's 82 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 66 | 52 | 78.8% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 88 | 85 | 96.6% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 82 | 77 | 93.9% | 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) | 679 |
| Educators (2025) | 18 |
| Learners per educator | 37.7 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 21% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200401035 |
| Exam centre number | 4291077 |
Address and location
| Street address | Sulenkama S.S.S.,p.O. Sulenkama,qumbu,5180 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Sulenkama S.S.S, Qumbu, 5180 |
| Town | Qumbu |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Or Tambo Inland |
| Municipality | Elundini 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 Sulenkama Senior Secondary School
Is Sulenkama Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Sulenkama Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Sulenkama 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 Sulenkama Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
93.9% of its 82 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 78.8%, 2024 96.6%.
How many learners are at Sulenkama Senior Secondary School?
679 learners and 18 educators (about 37.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 21% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Sulenkama Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200401035. Its exam centre number is 4291077.
Where is Sulenkama Senior Secondary School?
Sulenkama S.S.S.,p.O. Sulenkama,qumbu,5180. It is in Qumbu, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. Phone 072 613 3160.
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Ntabasigogo Junior Secondary School
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Sangqu Primary School
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Ethembeni Primary School
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Dumaneni Junior Secondary School
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Buhlebelizwe Junior Secondary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.