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Sandisulwazi High School

Public secondary school · Paterson, Eastern Cape · Sarah Baartman district (Unknown circuit)

Sandisulwazi High School is a public secondary school based in Paterson. Its most recent matric class posted a 75% pass rate.

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

In Paterson, Sandisulwazi High School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

501
Learners
14
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 68 learners from Sandisulwazi High School who wrote matric in 2025, 75% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023342058.8%
2024262284.6%
2025685175.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Sandisulwazi High School offered results across 4 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy262284.6%
Business Studies261453.8%
History262596.2%
English First Additional Language2626100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Sarah Baartman district

Here is how Sandisulwazi High School compares with 5 other schools listed under Sarah Baartman district.

  • Humansdorp Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,897 learners against Sandisulwazi High School's 501; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 77% against Sandisulwazi High School's 75%.
  • Jeffreys Bay Comprehensive Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sandisulwazi High School, 1,751 compared with 501; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78.6% against Sandisulwazi High School's 75%.
  • Kuyasa Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,653 learners against Sandisulwazi High School's 501; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sandisulwazi High School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.5% against Sandisulwazi High School's 75%.
  • Graslaagte Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,514 learners against Sandisulwazi High School's 501; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sandisulwazi High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Spandau Public School teaches considerably more learners than Sandisulwazi High School, 1,490 compared with 501; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 83.9% against Sandisulwazi High School's 75%.

Paterson

And within Paterson itself, 2 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Khayakhulu Primary School is a similar size to Sandisulwazi High School, with 614 learners against 501; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sandisulwazi High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Moreson Primary School is noticeably smaller, with 296 learners against Sandisulwazi High School's 501; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sandisulwazi High School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
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 Sandisulwazi High School for 2027

Sandisulwazi 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
3 Griffith, Paterson, Paterson, 6130
Postal
P.o. Box 3 Griffith Str, Paterson, 6130,
Telephone
042 235 1023
EMIS number
200100680

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sandisulwazi 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 Sandisulwazi High School directly, on 042 235 1023, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sandisulwazi 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 Sandisulwazi High School the best school in Paterson?
Sandisulwazi High School's most recent matric pass rate was 75%; no comparable published pass rate exists yet for other schools nearby to measure it against.
How many other schools are there in Paterson besides Sandisulwazi High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 2 other schools in and around Paterson, including Khayakhulu Primary School.
How big are the classes at Sandisulwazi High School?
Sandisulwazi High School reported 501 learners and 14 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Sandisulwazi High School?
No. Sandisulwazi High School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Sandisulwazi High School's matric results like?
Sandisulwazi High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 75%, in 2025. That's up from 58.8% in 2023.
Is Sandisulwazi High School a public or private school?
Sandisulwazi High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sandisulwazi High School?
You can call 042 235 1023. It is located at 3 Griffith, Paterson, Paterson, 6130.
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