Public secondary school · Nu 16, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find a full profile of Moses Mabhida High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.
Located in Nu 16, East London, Moses Mabhida High School is a public secondary school. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.
Of the 45 learners from Moses Mabhida High School who wrote matric in 2025, 88.9% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 48 | 30 | 62.5% |
| 2024 | 44 | 35 | 79.5% |
| 2025 | 45 | 40 | 88.9% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Moses Mabhida High School offered results across 8 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 14 | 11 | 78.6% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 31 | 20 | 64.5% |
| Physical Sciences | 14 | 9 | 64.3% |
| Life Sciences | 24 | 21 | 87.5% |
| Economics | 20 | 13 | 65.0% |
| Geography | 44 | 38 | 86.4% |
| History | 31 | 23 | 74.2% |
| English First Additional Language | 44 | 44 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Moses Mabhida High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
As a public school, Moses Mabhida High 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.