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V M Kwinana Senior Secondary School
Kwanobuhle, Kariega, Eastern Cape
V M Kwinana Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Kwanobuhle, Kariega, Eastern Cape, in the Nelson Mandela education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a technical specialisation. In 2025 it had 1 074 learners and 39 educators, about 27.5 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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, 96.4% of its 167 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
96.4% of the school's 167 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 143 | 138 | 96.5% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 188 | 179 | 95.2% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 167 | 161 | 96.4% | 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 |
| Specialisation | Technical |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 074 |
| Educators (2025) | 39 |
| Learners per educator | 27.5 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 81% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200100810 |
| Exam centre number | 4341089 |
Address and location
| Street address | 56 Nomakhwezana Street,kwa-Nobuhle,kariega,6242 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 1783, Uitenhage, 6230 |
| Suburb / area | Kwanobuhle |
| Town | Kariega |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Nelson Mandela |
| Municipality | Sundays River Valley Local Municipality |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
Admissions
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Questions about V M Kwinana Senior Secondary School
Is V M Kwinana Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
V M Kwinana Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does V M Kwinana Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is V M Kwinana Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
96.4% of its 167 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 96.5%, 2024 95.2%.
How many learners are at V M Kwinana Senior Secondary School?
1 074 learners and 39 educators (about 27.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 81% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of V M Kwinana Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200100810. Its exam centre number is 4341089.
Where is V M Kwinana Senior Secondary School?
56 Nomakhwezana Street,kwa-Nobuhle,kariega,6242. It is in Kwanobuhle, Kariega, Eastern Cape, in the Nelson Mandela education district. Phone 041 977 7053.
Schools near V M Kwinana Senior Secondary School
Ankervas Primary School
Rocklands, Kariega, Eastern Cape 4.2 km
Thanduxolo Comprehensive Secondary School
Kwanobuhle, Kariega, Eastern Cape 7.1 km
63.3% matric 2025Noninzi Luzipho Primary School
Kwanobuhle, Kariega, Eastern Cape 7.5 km
Nokwezi Primary School
Kwanobuhle, Kariega, Eastern Cape 8.0 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.