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Public high school
Umzuvukile Secondary School
East London, Eastern Cape
Umzuvukile Secondary School is a public high school in East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 587 learners and 13 educators, about 45.2 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, all 68 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 68 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 49 | 43 | 87.8% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 56 | 55 | 98.2% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 68 | 68 | 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) | 587 |
| Educators (2025) | 13 |
| Learners per educator | 45.2 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 3% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200200876 |
| Exam centre number | 4321106 |
Address and location
| Street address | Soto Location,mooiplaas,east London,5288 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P/Bag X216, East London, East London, 5201 |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Great Kei Local 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 Umzuvukile Secondary School
Is Umzuvukile Secondary School a public or private school?
Umzuvukile Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Umzuvukile 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 Umzuvukile Secondary School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 68 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 87.8%, 2024 98.2%.
How many learners are at Umzuvukile Secondary School?
587 learners and 13 educators (about 45.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 3% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Umzuvukile Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200876. Its exam centre number is 4321106.
Where is Umzuvukile Secondary School?
Soto Location,mooiplaas,east London,5288. It is in East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 083 440 0274.
Schools near Umzuvukile Secondary School
Lusasa Combined School
Mooiplaas, East London, Eastern Cape 5.5 km
Mangqukela Public School
Mooiplaas, East London, Eastern Cape 6.1 km
Fort Warwick Farm School
Box 62 Komga, East London, Eastern Cape 7.5 km
Makhazi Public School
Woodbrook, East London, Eastern Cape 7.7 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.