Public secondary school · Mdantsane, East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City district (Unknown circuit)
Solomon Mahlangu High School is a public secondary school based in Mdantsane, East London. Its last matric group achieved a 71.4% pass rate.
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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Solomon Mahlangu High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Mdantsane, East London, Solomon Mahlangu High School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Solomon Mahlangu High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
In 2025, 91 matric candidates from Solomon Mahlangu High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 71.4% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64 | 49 | 76.6% |
| 2024 | 87 | 66 | 75.9% |
| 2025 | 91 | 65 | 71.4% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Solomon Mahlangu High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 22 | 73.3% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 60 | 48 | 80.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 29 | 19 | 65.5% |
| Life Sciences | 85 | 47 | 55.3% |
| Accounting | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| Business Studies | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 90 | 77 | 85.6% |
| History | 55 | 45 | 81.8% |
| English First Additional Language | 88 | 88 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a public school, Solomon Mahlangu High 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.
On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Solomon Mahlangu High School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.
In Mdantsane, East London, Solomon Mahlangu High School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.
As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, Solomon Mahlangu High School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.
In 2025, 91 matric candidates from Solomon Mahlangu High School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 71.4% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64 | 49 | 76.6% |
| 2024 | 87 | 66 | 75.9% |
| 2025 | 91 | 65 | 71.4% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
That year, Solomon Mahlangu High School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Business Studies, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 22 | 73.3% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 60 | 48 | 80.0% |
| Physical Sciences | 29 | 19 | 65.5% |
| Life Sciences | 85 | 47 | 55.3% |
| Accounting | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| Business Studies | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 90 | 77 | 85.6% |
| History | 55 | 45 | 81.8% |
| English First Additional Language | 88 | 88 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a public school, Solomon Mahlangu High 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.