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Sinethemba Public School

Public secondary school · Cumakala, Stutterheim, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

Sinethemba Public School is a public secondary school based in Cumakala, Stutterheim. Its last matric group achieved a 74.4% pass rate.

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

In Cumakala, Stutterheim, Sinethemba Public School operates as a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q3.

933
Learners
22
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

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

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Sinethemba Public School entered 129 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 74.4% pass rate. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023724968.1%
2024764964.5%
20251299674.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Sinethemba Public School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics26726.9%
Mathematical Literacy502652.0%
Physical Sciences241354.2%
Life Sciences453271.1%
Agricultural Sciences434195.3%
Accounting11981.8%
Business Studies1111100.0%
Economics1111100.0%
Geography423788.1%
History412663.4%
English First Additional Language7676100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amathole West district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Amathole West district with Sinethemba Public School.

  • Kubusie Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Sinethemba Public School, at 1,224 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sinethemba Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.8% against Sinethemba Public School's 74.4%.
  • Fundani High School sits in roughly the same size range as Sinethemba Public School, at 1,170 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.8% against Sinethemba Public School's 74.4%.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School is a similar size to Sinethemba Public School, with 1,020 learners against 933; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.1% against Sinethemba Public School's 74.4%.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sinethemba Public School, at 1,001 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 67.6% against Sinethemba Public School's 74.4%.
  • Vukile Tshwete Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sinethemba Public School, at 855 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 77.4% against Sinethemba Public School's 74.4%.

Stutterheim

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

  • Kubusie Combined School sits in roughly the same size range as Sinethemba Public School, at 1,224 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sinethemba Public School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.8% against Sinethemba Public School's 74.4%.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Sinethemba Public School, at 1,001 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 67.6% against Sinethemba Public School's 74.4%.
  • Stutterheim High School sits in roughly the same size range as Sinethemba Public School, at 790 learners; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Sinethemba Public School's 74.4%.
  • Mlungisi Public School is noticeably smaller, with 568 learners against Sinethemba Public School's 933; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sinethemba Public School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Amatolaville Junior Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 545 learners against Sinethemba Public School's 933; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sinethemba Public 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 Sinethemba Public School for 2027

As a public school, Sinethemba Public School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mlungisi Location, Stutterheim , 4930
Postal
P.o Box 60 , Stutterheim, 4930
Telephone
043 681 0397
EMIS number
200200773

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sinethemba Public 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 Sinethemba Public School directly, on 043 681 0397, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sinethemba Public 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 Sinethemba Public School the best school in Stutterheim?
On the numbers that are published, Sinethemba Public School's matric pass rate of 74.4% is lower than STUTTERHEIM HIGH SCHOOL's 97.1%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Stutterheim besides Sinethemba Public School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Stutterheim, including Kubusie Combined School.
How big are the classes at Sinethemba Public School?
Sinethemba Public School reported 933 learners and 22 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 Sinethemba Public School?
No. Sinethemba Public School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Sinethemba Public School's matric results like?
Sinethemba Public School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 74.4%, in 2025. That's up from 68.1% in 2023.
Is Sinethemba Public School a public or private school?
Sinethemba Public School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sinethemba Public School?
You can call 043 681 0397. It is located at Mlungisi Location, Stutterheim , 4930.
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