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S E K Mqhayi High School

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

In Mdantsane, East London, S E K Mqhayi High School operates as a public secondary school. Its last matric group achieved a 92% pass rate.

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

S E K Mqhayi 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.

314
Learners
8
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector

Fees and funding

No tuition fees

S E K Mqhayi 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 50 learners from S E K Mqhayi High School who wrote matric in 2025, 92% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023292482.8%
2024232191.3%
2025504692.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

S E K Mqhayi High School reported results in 6 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics8112.5%
Mathematical Literacy151493.3%
Life Sciences232087.0%
Geography232295.7%
History232191.3%
English First Additional Language2323100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.


District comparison

Buffalo City district

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against S E K Mqhayi High School's 314; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.2% against S E K Mqhayi High School's 92%.
  • Mzamowethu Public School teaches considerably more learners than S E K Mqhayi High School, 2,087 compared with 314; is a public combined school, a different phase than S E K Mqhayi High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.7% against S E K Mqhayi High School's 92%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than S E K Mqhayi High School, 2,067 compared with 314; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against S E K Mqhayi High School's 92%.
  • Qaqamba Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,507 learners against S E K Mqhayi High School's 314; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (91.8% against S E K Mqhayi High School's 92%).
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against S E K Mqhayi High School's 314, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,355 learners against S E K Mqhayi High School's 314; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.2% against S E K Mqhayi High School's 92%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than S E K Mqhayi High School, 2,067 compared with 314; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against S E K Mqhayi High School's 92%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,440 learners against S E K Mqhayi High School's 314, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,396 learners against S E K Mqhayi High School's 314; is a public primary school, a different phase than S E K Mqhayi High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School teaches considerably more learners than S E K Mqhayi High School, 1,372 compared with 314; is a public primary school, a different phase than S E K Mqhayi 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 S E K Mqhayi High School for 2027

As a public school, S E K Mqhayi 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
940 Nu 1 , Mdantsane, 5219
Postal
P.o. Box 940 Nu 1 Mdantsane, Mdantsane, 5219,
Telephone
084 645 7055
EMIS number
200200737

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at S E K Mqhayi 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 S E K Mqhayi High School directly, on 084 645 7055, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to S E K Mqhayi 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 S E K Mqhayi High School the best school in East London?
On the numbers that are published, S E K Mqhayi High School's matric pass rate of 92% 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 S E K Mqhayi 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 S E K Mqhayi High School?
S E K Mqhayi High School reported 314 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 39 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 S E K Mqhayi High School?
No. S E K Mqhayi High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are S E K Mqhayi High School's matric results like?
S E K Mqhayi High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92%, in 2025. That's up from 82.8% in 2023.
Is S E K Mqhayi High School a public or private school?
S E K Mqhayi High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact S E K Mqhayi High School?
You can call 084 645 7055. It is located at 940 Nu 1 , Mdantsane, 5219.
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