Public secondary school · Cumakala, Stutterheim, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)
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.
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.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 72 | 49 | 68.1% |
| 2024 | 76 | 49 | 64.5% |
| 2025 | 129 | 96 | 74.4% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Sinethemba Public School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Business Studies led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 26 | 7 | 26.9% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 50 | 26 | 52.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 24 | 13 | 54.2% |
| Life Sciences | 45 | 32 | 71.1% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 43 | 41 | 95.3% |
| Accounting | 11 | 9 | 81.8% |
| Business Studies | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| Economics | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 42 | 37 | 88.1% |
| History | 41 | 26 | 63.4% |
| English First Additional Language | 76 | 76 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Sinethemba Public School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
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.