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Khanyisa Senior Secondary School

SecondaryIndependentNSC Exams EMIS: 200401303

King Sabata Dalindye Rural, OR Tambo Inland, Eastern Cape

1,149
Learners
21:1
Learners per educator
—
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Khanyisa Senior Secondary School?

Khanyisa Senior Secondary School is an independent secondary school in King Sabata Dalindye Rural, within the OR Tambo Inland education district of the Eastern Cape. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,149 enrolled learners and 54 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 21:1. Matric candidates write the National Senior Certificate (NSC) administered by the Department of Basic Education. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

Note: The Urban/Rural classification is sourced directly from EMIS and may reflect historical registration data. See Data Limitations.

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.

What You Should Know

Independent school

Privately-run with its own fee structure, curriculum flexibility, and admission policies. Registered with the Department of Education.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Khanyisa Senior Secondary School?

How many learners there are per educator, compared to schools in the same quintile and phase. The educator count includes teachers, heads of department, and principals — so real class sizes are usually larger than this number suggests.

Fewer learners per educator than 13% of similar schools

(Independent Secondary schools in Eastern Cape)

NSC Matric Results

2023
82.7%
234/283 passed
2024
86.2%
244/283 passed
2025
90.8%
257/283 passed

Each year reflects a different cohort. Year-on-year change does not necessarily indicate improvement or decline.

Pass rate by year (NSC)
YearPass rate
202382.7%
202486.2%
202590.8%
Pass rate distribution — UNKNOWN schools in Eastern Cape (2025)35% 40% 45% 50% 55% 60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 100% Typical similar school: 93% Khanya Secondary School: 40.7%Christ the King International: 50.0%Bulungula College: 71.4%Canaan High School: 72.5%Idutywa School of Excellence: 78.4%City of Light Private School: 82.1%Kings Commercial College: 90.4%Khanyisa Senior Secondary School: 90.8%Riverside Senior Secondary School: 90.9%Phakama Ukhanye Kingdom Secondary School: 93.3%St Chris College: 94.6%Kabega Christelike Skool: 95.7%Executive Academy: 96.4%Nasruddin Islamic High School: 97.1%East London Science College: 97.2%Cradock Correctional Centre: 100.0%The Hill College: 100.0%St Martins High School: 100.0%Global Leadership Academy: 100.0%This school: 90.8% This school

90.8% pass rate in 2025 — 7 UNKNOWN schools in Eastern Cape scored lower, 11 scored higher.

Each dot is one school. The dashed amber line shows where the typical similar school sits — half score above, half below. Pass rates each year reflect a different group of students.

Pass rate distribution for UNKNOWN schools in Eastern Cape in 2025
SchoolPass rate
Khanya Secondary School40.7%
Christ the King International50.0%
Bulungula College71.4%
Canaan High School72.5%
Idutywa School of Excellence78.4%
City of Light Private School82.1%
Kings Commercial College90.4%
Khanyisa Senior Secondary School (this school)90.8%
Riverside Senior Secondary School90.9%
Phakama Ukhanye Kingdom Secondary School93.3%
St Chris College94.6%
Kabega Christelike Skool95.7%
Executive Academy96.4%
Nasruddin Islamic High School97.1%
East London Science College97.2%
Cradock Correctional Centre100.0%
The Hill College100.0%
St Martins High School100.0%
Global Leadership Academy100.0%

Source: DBE NSC School Performance Report 2025. Methodology

Contact

Behind Shell Ultra City,Kwa Payne,Mthatha,5099
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Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Mthatha5.6 km
East London173.9 km
Queenstown178.4 km
King William's Town189 km
Makhanda279.2 km
Port Alfred279.7 km

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What other schools are near Khanyisa Senior Secondary School?

Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.

Kwa-Payne Junior Secondary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
1,263 learners 33 educators 38:1

Fewer learners per educator than 10% of similar schools

Umtata Ā· 0.1km away
Holy Cross Senior Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ3
1,571 learners 54 educators 29:1

Fewer learners per educator than 75% of similar schools

Southridge Ā· 1.2km away
Sidwadwa Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
506 learners 20 educators 25:1

Fewer learners per educator than 63% of similar schools

Mthatha Ā· 1.5km away
Siviwe Buso Junior Secondary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
862 learners 22 educators 39:1

Fewer learners per educator than 9% of similar schools

Umtata Ā· 1.7km away
Umtata International School
CombinedPublicQ3
901 learners 33 educators 27:1

Fewer learners per educator than 71% of similar schools

Umtata Ā· 1.9km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other secondary schools in Eastern Cape (independent).

Peer group defined as same quintile + phase + province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Khanyisa Senior Secondary School.

Christ the King International
SecondaryIndependent
52 learners 10 educators 5:1

Fewer learners per educator than 80% of similar schools

Mthatha
Strategie High School
SecondaryIndependent
7 learners 7 educators 1:1

Fewer learners per educator than 100% of similar schools

Umtata
St Micheal's College
SecondaryIndependent
41 learners 5 educators 8:1

Fewer learners per educator than 61% of similar schools

Or Tambo Inland

Frequently Asked Questions

School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology

Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.