Public secondary school · Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Sinethemba High School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Sinethemba High School is a public secondary school in Mdantsane, East London. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.
Sinethemba High School entered 45 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 97.8% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 45 | 42 | 93.3% |
| 2024 | 58 | 53 | 91.4% |
| 2025 | 45 | 44 | 97.8% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Sinethemba High School reported results in 7 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 12 | 8 | 66.7% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 48 | 42 | 87.5% |
| Physical Sciences | 12 | 9 | 75.0% |
| Life Sciences | 33 | 27 | 81.8% |
| Geography | 48 | 46 | 95.8% |
| History | 46 | 44 | 95.7% |
| English First Additional Language | 60 | 60 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Sinethemba 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.
Sinethemba 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.