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Masikanyise High School

Public secondary school · Dordrecht, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

In Dordrecht, Masikanyise High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 87.4%.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Masikanyise High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Masikanyise High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Dordrecht. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,088
Learners
29
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Masikanyise High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 159 learners from Masikanyise High School who wrote matric in 2025, 87.4% passed. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202311810286.4%
202414011179.3%
202515913987.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Masikanyise High School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Agricultural Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics392666.7%
Mathematical Literacy1047976.0%
Physical Sciences363494.4%
Life Sciences353394.3%
Agricultural Sciences3636100.0%
Accounting191157.9%
Business Studies1919100.0%
Economics191368.4%
Geography884652.3%
History887787.5%
English First Additional Language141141100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

5 other schools in Chris Hani West district, for comparison against Masikanyise High School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,607 learners against Masikanyise High School's 1,088; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.5% against Masikanyise High School's 87.4%.
  • Nkwanca Public High School sits in roughly the same size range as Masikanyise High School, at 1,410 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 68.1% against Masikanyise High School's 87.4%.
  • Louis Rex Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Masikanyise High School, at 1,349 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Masikanyise High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School is a similar size to Masikanyise High School, with 1,348 learners against 1,088; is a public primary school, a different phase than Masikanyise High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School sits in roughly the same size range as Masikanyise High School, at 1,267 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.9% against Masikanyise High School's 87.4%.

Dordrecht

Zooming into Dordrecht, here are 5 other schools to compare against Masikanyise High School.

  • Chris Hani Public Full Service School is a similar size to Masikanyise High School, with 984 learners against 1,088; is a public primary school, a different phase than Masikanyise High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Anako Junior Primary School teaches fewer learners than Masikanyise High School, 626 compared with 1,088; is a public primary school, a different phase than Masikanyise High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Dordrecht High School is noticeably smaller, with 570 learners against Masikanyise High School's 1,088; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.4% against Masikanyise High School's 87.4%.
  • Dordrecht Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 234 learners against Masikanyise High School's 1,088; is a public primary school, a different phase than Masikanyise High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Zamicebo Senior Primary School teaches fewer learners than Masikanyise High School, 206 compared with 1,088; is a public primary school, a different phase than Masikanyise High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Masikanyise High School for 2027

Masikanyise High School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Sinako, Dordrecht, Dordrecht, 5435
Postal
P.o Box 245, Dordrecht, Dordrecht, 5435
Telephone
045 943 1469
EMIS number
200600447

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Masikanyise High School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Masikanyise High School directly, on 045 943 1469, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Masikanyise High School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Masikanyise High School the best school in Dordrecht?
On the numbers that are published, Masikanyise High School's matric pass rate of 87.4% is lower than DORDRECHT HIGH SCHOOL's 97.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Dordrecht besides Masikanyise High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 8 other schools in and around Dordrecht, including Chris Hani Public Full Service School.
How big are the classes at Masikanyise High School?
Masikanyise High School reported 1,088 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Masikanyise High School?
No. Masikanyise High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Masikanyise High School's matric results like?
Masikanyise High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.4%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 86.4% since 2023.
Is Masikanyise High School a public or private school?
Masikanyise High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Masikanyise High School?
You can call 045 943 1469. It is located at Sinako, Dordrecht, Dordrecht, 5435.
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