Public secondary school · Sanctor, Gqeberha, Eastern Cape · Nelson Mandela district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find the key facts about Sanctor High School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.
Sanctor High School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Sanctor, Gqeberha. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.
Of the 157 learners from Sanctor High School who wrote matric in 2025, 89.8% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 177 | 125 | 70.6% |
| 2024 | 170 | 155 | 91.2% |
| 2025 | 157 | 141 | 89.8% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Sanctor High School reported results in 7 of these subjects. History had the strongest result, at 96%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 37 | 19 | 51.4% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 134 | 126 | 94.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 22 | 18 | 81.8% |
| Life Sciences | 88 | 66 | 75.0% |
| Business Studies | 133 | 113 | 85.0% |
| Geography | 66 | 59 | 89.4% |
| History | 75 | 72 | 96.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Sanctor 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.
Sanctor 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.