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Sakhikamva High School

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

Sakhikamva High School is a public secondary school based in Beaconbay, East London. Its last matric group achieved a 79.3% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Sakhikamva High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Beaconbay, East London, Sakhikamva High School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,040
Learners
25
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Sakhikamva High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 116 matric candidates from Sakhikamva High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 79.3% passed. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023756181.3%
2024665989.4%
20251169279.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Sakhikamva High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Mathematical Literacy had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics171270.6%
Mathematical Literacy5353100.0%
Physical Sciences19947.4%
Life Sciences191894.7%
Accounting181266.7%
Business Studies1818100.0%
Economics504692.0%
Geography565191.1%
English First Additional Language7474100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Buffalo City district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Buffalo City district with Sakhikamva High School.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Sakhikamva High School, 2,355 compared with 1,040; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.2% against Sakhikamva High School's 79.3%.
  • Mzamowethu Public School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,087 learners against Sakhikamva High School's 1,040; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sakhikamva High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.7% against Sakhikamva High School's 79.3%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Sakhikamva High School's 1,040; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Sakhikamva High School's 79.3%.
  • Qaqamba Public School teaches considerably more learners than Sakhikamva High School, 1,507 compared with 1,040; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.8% against Sakhikamva High School's 79.3%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Sakhikamva High School, at 1,440 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.

East London

And within East London itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Ebenezer Majombozi High School teaches considerably more learners than Sakhikamva High School, 2,355 compared with 1,040; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.2% against Sakhikamva High School's 79.3%.
  • Ulwazi Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,067 learners against Sakhikamva High School's 1,040; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.3% against Sakhikamva High School's 79.3%.
  • Kusile Comprehensive School sits in roughly the same size range as Sakhikamva High School, at 1,440 learners, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Pefferville Primary School is a similar size to Sakhikamva High School, with 1,396 learners against 1,040; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sakhikamva High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • A W Barnes Primary School is a similar size to Sakhikamva High School, with 1,372 learners against 1,040; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sakhikamva High School; and charges fees under quintile Q4.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Sakhikamva High School for 2027

Sakhikamva 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
25 Bonza Bay Road , Beacon Bay, East London, 5241
Postal
P.o. Box 15327 , Beacon Bay, East London, 5241
EMIS number
200201033

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sakhikamva High School?
No phone number or email is on record for Sakhikamva High School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Sakhikamva High School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Sakhikamva High School the best school in East London?
On the numbers that are published, Sakhikamva High School's matric pass rate of 79.3% 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 Sakhikamva 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 Sakhikamva High School?
Sakhikamva High School reported 1,040 learners and 25 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 42 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 Sakhikamva High School?
No. Sakhikamva High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Sakhikamva High School's matric results like?
Sakhikamva High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 79.3%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 81.3% since 2023.
Is Sakhikamva High School a public or private school?
Sakhikamva High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sakhikamva High School?
It is located at 25 Bonza Bay Road , Beacon Bay, East London, 5241.
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