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Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary School

Public secondary school · Whittlesea, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani West district (Unknown circuit)

Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary School is a public secondary school in Whittlesea. Its last matric group achieved a 50% pass rate.

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Located in Whittlesea, Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q2.

109
Learners
8
Educators
QQ2 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q2 no-fee school, Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary School entered 16 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 50% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20238450.0%
202411763.6%
202516850.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary School offered results across 5 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy11872.7%
Life Sciences11763.6%
Agricultural Sciences11763.6%
Geography11763.6%
English First Additional Language1111100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Chris Hani West district

5 other schools in Chris Hani West district, for comparison against Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary School.

  • Luvuyo Lerumo High School teaches considerably more learners than Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary School, 1,607 compared with 109; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 74.5% against Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary School's 50%.
  • Nkwanca Public High School teaches considerably more learners than Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary School, 1,410 compared with 109; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 68.1% against Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary School's 50%.
  • Louis Rex Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary School, 1,349 compared with 109; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Edlelweni Public Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary School, 1,348 compared with 109; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Inyathi High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,267 learners against Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary School's 109; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 90.9% against Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary School's 50%.

Whittlesea

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

  • Ekuphumleni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,159 learners against Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary School's 109; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.5% against Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary School's 50%.
  • Bongolethu Full Service School is noticeably bigger, teaching 762 learners against Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary School's 109; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Funda High School teaches considerably more learners than Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary School, 745 compared with 109; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 72.5% against Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary School's 50%.
  • Nompumelelo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 744 learners against Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary School's 109; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 73% against Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary School's 50%.
  • Umthawexhadi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 728 learners against Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary School's 109; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary 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 Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary 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
Sovuka-Sikhanye Sss, Oxton Village, Whittlesea, 5360
Postal
P.o. Box 9486, Queenstown, Queenstown, 5320,
Telephone
071 659 5911
EMIS number
200601117

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary 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 Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary School directly, on 071 659 5911, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary 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 Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary School the best school in Whittlesea?
On the numbers that are published, Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary School's matric pass rate of 50% is lower than EKUPHUMLENI SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 93.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Whittlesea besides Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Whittlesea, including Ekuphumleni Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary School?
Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary School reported 109 learners and 8 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 14 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 Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary School?
No. Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q2 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary School's matric results like?
Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 50%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 50% since 2023.
Is Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary School a public or private school?
Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sovuka Sikhanye Secondary School?
You can call 071 659 5911. It is located at Sovuka-Sikhanye Sss, Oxton Village, Whittlesea, 5360.
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