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Public high school
Vulindlela Senior Secondary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape
Vulindlela Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Port St Johns, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 757 learners and 22 educators, about 34.4 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 1 school, meaning it serves the 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, 93.0% of its 158 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
93.0% of the school's 158 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 140 | 93 | 66.4% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 134 | 103 | 76.9% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 158 | 147 | 93.0% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 757 |
| Educators (2025) | 22 |
| Learners per educator | 34.4 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 43% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200401130 |
| Exam centre number | 4281059 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mantusini A/A,port St Johns,5120 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 146 5120 |
| Town | Port St Johns |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Or Tambo Coastal |
| Municipality | Nyandeni Local Municipality |
| Former department | New Education Department |
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 Vulindlela Senior Secondary School
Is Vulindlela Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Vulindlela Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Vulindlela Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Vulindlela Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
93.0% of its 158 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 66.4%, 2024 76.9%.
How many learners are at Vulindlela Senior Secondary School?
757 learners and 22 educators (about 34.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 43% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Vulindlela Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200401130. Its exam centre number is 4281059.
Where is Vulindlela Senior Secondary School?
Mantusini A/A,port St Johns,5120. It is in Port St Johns, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. Phone 071 922 7432.
Schools near Vulindlela Senior Secondary School
Mteteleli Junior Secondary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 1.8 km
Ntsonyini Full Service School
Ngqeleni, Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 2.5 km
Xezi Senior Primary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 2.6 km
Nomandi Junior Secondary School
Dangwana Store, Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 3.2 km
Mcotama Junior Secondary School
Ngqeleni, Nyandeni, Eastern Cape 3.5 km
Mvume Springs Senior Primary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 4.1 km
Butulo Junior Secondary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 4.2 km
Mngazi Junior Secondary School
Libode, Nyandeni, Eastern Cape 4.2 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.