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Public high school
Vuluhlanga Senior Secondary School
Butterworth, Eastern Cape
Vuluhlanga Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Butterworth, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 353 learners and 11 educators, about 32.1 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than 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, 76.3% of its 80 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
76.3% of the school's 80 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 45 | 40 | 88.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 55 | 46 | 83.6% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 80 | 61 | 76.3% | 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) | 353 |
| Educators (2025) | 11 |
| Learners per educator | 32.1 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 46% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200300650 |
| Exam centre number | 4301079 |
Address and location
| Street address | Qewuzana Location,zangwa Admin Area,ndabakazi,4962 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Butterworth, 4962 |
| Town | Butterworth |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Amathole East |
| Municipality | Mnquma 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 Vuluhlanga Senior Secondary School
Is Vuluhlanga Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Vuluhlanga Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Vuluhlanga 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 Vuluhlanga Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
76.3% of its 80 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 88.9%, 2024 83.6%.
How many learners are at Vuluhlanga Senior Secondary School?
353 learners and 11 educators (about 32.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 46% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Vuluhlanga Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200300650. Its exam centre number is 4301079.
Where is Vuluhlanga Senior Secondary School?
Qewuzana Location,zangwa Admin Area,ndabakazi,4962. It is in Butterworth, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. Phone 083 309 8255.
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Kedama Senior Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.