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Masikhuthale Public School

Public secondary school · Masibambane, Elliot, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Masikhuthale Public School, a public secondary school serving Masibambane, Elliot. Its most recent matric class posted a 74.2% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Masikhuthale Public School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.

Masikhuthale Public School is a public secondary school in Masibambane, Elliot. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

1,172
Learners
29
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Masikhuthale Public 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

Masikhuthale Public School entered 151 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 74.2% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023654873.8%
20241139382.3%
202515111274.2%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Masikhuthale Public School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Life Sciences led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics321753.1%
Mathematical Literacy815466.7%
Physical Sciences272177.8%
Life Sciences2929100.0%
Agricultural Sciences191789.5%
Accounting121191.7%
Business Studies847184.5%
Economics12975.0%
Geography493877.6%
History413585.4%
English First Additional Language113113100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Chris Hani East district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Chris Hani East district with Masikhuthale Public School.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Masikhuthale Public School, with 1,527 learners against 1,172, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Masikhuthale Public School, with 1,513 learners against 1,172; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.7% against Masikhuthale Public School's 74.2%.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School sits in roughly the same size range as Masikhuthale Public School, at 1,400 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 85% against Masikhuthale Public School's 74.2%.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Masikhuthale Public School, with 1,310 learners against 1,172, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Masikhuthale Public School, with 1,219 learners against 1,172; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 79.6% against Masikhuthale Public School's 74.2%.

Elliot

Zooming into Elliot, here are 5 other schools to compare against Masikhuthale Public School.

  • Lundi Public Full Service School sits in roughly the same size range as Masikhuthale Public School, at 920 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Masikhuthale Public School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Cala Community School teaches fewer learners than Masikhuthale Public School, 782 compared with 1,172; is a public primary school, a different phase than Masikhuthale Public School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Siyahlangula Public Junior Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Masikhuthale Public School, 776 compared with 1,172; is a public combined school, a different phase than Masikhuthale Public School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Vusukhanyo Public Junior Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 569 learners against Masikhuthale Public School's 1,172; is a public combined school, a different phase than Masikhuthale Public School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Elliot High School is noticeably smaller, with 537 learners against Masikhuthale Public School's 1,172; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.6% against Masikhuthale Public School's 74.2%.
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 Masikhuthale Public School for 2027

As a public school, Masikhuthale Public School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1 Masibambane Location, Elliot, 5460
Postal
P O Box 110, Elliot, 5460
Telephone
082 690 4315
EMIS number
200400504

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Masikhuthale Public 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 Masikhuthale Public School directly, on 082 690 4315, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Masikhuthale Public 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 Masikhuthale Public School the best school in Elliot?
On the numbers that are published, Masikhuthale Public School's matric pass rate of 74.2% is lower than ELLIOT HIGH SCHOOL's 92.6%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Elliot besides Masikhuthale Public School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Elliot, including Lundi Public Full Service School.
How big are the classes at Masikhuthale Public School?
Masikhuthale Public School reported 1,172 learners and 29 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 40 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 Masikhuthale Public School?
No. Masikhuthale Public School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Masikhuthale Public School's matric results like?
Masikhuthale Public School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 74.2%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 73.8% since 2023.
Is Masikhuthale Public School a public or private school?
Masikhuthale Public School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Masikhuthale Public School?
You can call 082 690 4315. It is located at 1 Masibambane Location, Elliot, 5460.
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