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Nyameko High School

Public secondary school · Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)

In Mdantsane, East London, Nyameko High School operates as a public secondary school. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 85.8%.

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

Nyameko High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Mdantsane, East London. As a quintile Q3 school, it does not charge fees.

783
Learners
24
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Nyameko 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

Nyameko High School entered 113 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 85.8% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313912589.9%
202418214579.7%
20251139785.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Nyameko High School reported results in 9 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics361952.8%
Mathematical Literacy14610672.6%
Physical Sciences272281.5%
Life Sciences817491.4%
Accounting413380.5%
Business Studies1078781.3%
Geography14111380.1%
History483981.3%
English First Additional Language182182100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

Here is how Nyameko High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Buffalo City district.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Nyameko High School's 783; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.2% against Nyameko High School's 85.8%.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than Nyameko High School, 2,087 compared with 783; is a public combined school, a different phase than Nyameko High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.7% against Nyameko High School's 85.8%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nyameko High School, 2,067 compared with 783; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Nyameko High School's 85.8%.
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against Nyameko High School's 783; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.8% against Nyameko High School's 85.8%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Nyameko High School's 783, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

Zooming into East London, here are 5 other schools to compare against Nyameko High School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against Nyameko High School's 783; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.2% against Nyameko High School's 85.8%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Nyameko High School, 2,067 compared with 783; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Nyameko High School's 85.8%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against Nyameko High School's 783, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against Nyameko High School's 783; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nyameko High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Nyameko High School, 1,372 compared with 783; is a public primary school, a different phase than Nyameko High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
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 Nyameko High School for 2027

As a public school, Nyameko 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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
4558 Nu 8, Mdantsane, Mdantsane, 5219
Postal
P O Box 264, Mdantsane, 5219
Telephone
043 762 1114
EMIS number
200200664

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Nyameko 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 Nyameko High School directly, on 043 762 1114, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Nyameko 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 Nyameko High School the best school in East London?
On the numbers that are published, Nyameko High School's matric pass rate of 85.8% is lower than ULWAZI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in East London besides Nyameko High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around East London, including Ebenezer Majombozi High School.
How big are the classes at Nyameko High School?
Nyameko High School reported 783 learners and 24 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 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 Nyameko High School?
No. Nyameko High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Nyameko High School's matric results like?
Nyameko High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85.8%, in 2025. That's down from 89.9% in 2023.
Is Nyameko High School a public or private school?
Nyameko High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Nyameko High School?
You can call 043 762 1114. It is located at 4558 Nu 8, Mdantsane, Mdantsane, 5219.
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