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Public high school
Vulamazibuko High School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape
Vulamazibuko High School is a public high school in Mdantsane, 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 1 237 learners and 28 educators, about 44.2 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, 89.7% of its 175 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
89.7% of the school's 175 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 105 | 100 | 95.2% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 113 | 106 | 93.8% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 175 | 157 | 89.7% | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 237 |
| Educators (2025) | 28 |
| Learners per educator | 44.2 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 4% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200200887 |
| Exam centre number | 4321110 |
Address and location
| Street address | 1409 Nu 6,mdantsane,east London,5219 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 23, Mdatshane, 5219 |
| Suburb / area | Mdantsane |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | Ciskei |
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 Vulamazibuko High School
Is Vulamazibuko High School a public or private school?
Vulamazibuko High School is a public high school.
Does Vulamazibuko High 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 Vulamazibuko High School's matric pass rate?
89.7% of its 175 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 95.2%, 2024 93.8%.
How many learners are at Vulamazibuko High School?
1 237 learners and 28 educators (about 44.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 4% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Vulamazibuko High School?
Its EMIS number is 200200887. Its exam centre number is 4321110.
Where is Vulamazibuko High School?
1409 Nu 6,mdantsane,east London,5219. It is in Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 555 0652.
Schools near Vulamazibuko High School
Dalukukhanya Senior Primary School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape 645 m
Mdantsane Junior Primary School
Eastlondon, Mdantsane, Eastern Cape 812 m
Hlokoma Senior Secondary School
Nu 6, Mdantsane, Eastern Cape 858 m
83.3% matric 2025Inkwenkwezi High School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape 859 m
92.3% matric 2025Zanokukhanya Junior Primary School
Nu 7, East London, Eastern Cape 873 m
Fanti Gaqa Senior Primary School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape 926 m
Equleni Junior Primary School
Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape 991 m
Jack and Jill Private Primary School
Buffalo City, Eastern Cape 993 m
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.