Public secondary school · Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)
Welcome to Sandisiwe Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Mdantsane, East London. Its most recent matric class posted a 80.6% pass rate.
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On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Sandisiwe Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Sandisiwe Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mdantsane, East London. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.
Sandisiwe Secondary 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.
Sandisiwe Secondary School entered 170 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 80.6% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 146 | 126 | 86.3% |
| 2024 | 136 | 117 | 86.0% |
| 2025 | 170 | 137 | 80.6% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Sandisiwe Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 41 | 35 | 85.4% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 95 | 82 | 86.3% |
| Physical Sciences | 34 | 30 | 88.2% |
| Life Sciences | 107 | 64 | 59.8% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 30 | 25 | 83.3% |
| Accounting | 30 | 19 | 63.3% |
| Business Studies | 60 | 55 | 91.7% |
| Economics | 30 | 25 | 83.3% |
| Geography | 77 | 69 | 89.6% |
| English First Additional Language | 137 | 137 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Sandisiwe Secondary 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.
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Sandisiwe Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Sandisiwe Secondary School is a public secondary school in Mdantsane, East London. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.
Sandisiwe Secondary 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.
Sandisiwe Secondary School entered 170 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 80.6% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 146 | 126 | 86.3% |
| 2024 | 136 | 117 | 86.0% |
| 2025 | 170 | 137 | 80.6% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Sandisiwe Secondary School reported results in 10 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 41 | 35 | 85.4% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 95 | 82 | 86.3% |
| Physical Sciences | 34 | 30 | 88.2% |
| Life Sciences | 107 | 64 | 59.8% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 30 | 25 | 83.3% |
| Accounting | 30 | 19 | 63.3% |
| Business Studies | 60 | 55 | 91.7% |
| Economics | 30 | 25 | 83.3% |
| Geography | 77 | 69 | 89.6% |
| English First Additional Language | 137 | 137 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Sandisiwe Secondary 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.