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Sinako High School

SecondaryPublicNSC Exams EMIS: 110007280

Umrhabulo Triangle, Metro East, Western Cape

1,296
Learners
33:1
Learners per educator
Q2
Quintile
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025

What kind of school is Sinako High School?

Sinako High School is a public secondary school in Umrhabulo Triangle, within the Metro East education district of the Western Cape. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,296 enrolled learners and 39 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 33:1. It is classified as Quintile 2 — a government classification based on the surrounding community's socioeconomic profile, not a measure of school quality. It is designated as a no-fee school, so families do not pay tuition fees. 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

No tuition fees

As a Quintile 2 no-fee school, families do not pay school fees. The school receives higher per-learner funding from government.

Large school

This school has 1,296 enrolled learners.

What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Sinako High 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 68% of similar schools

(Q2 Secondary schools in Western Cape)

NSC Matric Results

2023
67.7%
147/217 passed
2024
76.8%
218/284 passed
2025
75.6%
161/213 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
202367.7%
202476.8%
202575.6%
Pass rate distribution — Q2 schools in Western Cape (2025)60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 100% Typical similar school: 86% Thembalethu Secondary School: 68.1%Worcester Sekondêr: 72.0%Sinako High School: 75.6%Oscar Mpetha High School: 76.2%Paulus Joubert Sekondêr: 76.5%Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School: 77.2%Jakes Gerwel Technical School: 81.0%Vuyiseka Secondary School: 81.1%Phakama Secondary School: 81.1%Hexvallei Sekondêr: 82.0%Phillipi Secondary School: 82.6%Stellenzicht Sekondêr: 82.7%Sinethemba Secondary School: 83.7%Kwamfundo Secondary School: 84.7%Jonga Street Secondary School: 85.7%Matthew Goniwe Memorial High School: 86.3%Kylemore Sekondêr: 87.6%Hector Peterson Secondary School: 88.0%Charleston Hill Sekondêr: 88.3%Concordia High School: 88.5%Intlanganiso Secondary School: 89.1%Harry Gwala Secondary School: 89.2%Esangweni Secondary School: 89.5%Intsebenziswano Secondary School: 90.2%Murray High School: 92.0%Bardale Secondary School: 95.7%Joe Slovo Secondary School: 96.2%Chris Hani Secondary School: 96.8%Thembelihle High School: 97.2%Usasazo Secondary School: 97.9%Calling Education Npc Trading As Callin: 98.4%This school: 75.6% This school

75.6% pass rate in 2025 — 2 Q2 schools in Western Cape scored lower, 28 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 Q2 schools in Western Cape in 2025
SchoolPass rate
Thembalethu Secondary School68.1%
Worcester Sekondêr72.0%
Sinako High School (this school)75.6%
Oscar Mpetha High School76.2%
Paulus Joubert Sekondêr76.5%
Dr. Nelson R. Mandela High School77.2%
Jakes Gerwel Technical School81.0%
Vuyiseka Secondary School81.1%
Phakama Secondary School81.1%
Hexvallei Sekondêr82.0%
Phillipi Secondary School82.6%
Stellenzicht Sekondêr82.7%
Sinethemba Secondary School83.7%
Kwamfundo Secondary School84.7%
Jonga Street Secondary School85.7%
Matthew Goniwe Memorial High School86.3%
Kylemore Sekondêr87.6%
Hector Peterson Secondary School88.0%
Charleston Hill Sekondêr88.3%
Concordia High School88.5%
Intlanganiso Secondary School89.1%
Harry Gwala Secondary School89.2%
Esangweni Secondary School89.5%
Intsebenziswano Secondary School90.2%
Murray High School92.0%
Bardale Secondary School95.7%
Joe Slovo Secondary School96.2%
Chris Hani Secondary School96.8%
Thembelihle High School97.2%
Usasazo Secondary School97.9%
Calling Education Npc Trading As Callin98.4%

Source: DBE NSC School Performance Report 2025. Methodology

Contact

Tutu Avenue Makaza Khayelitsha 7784
DBE EMIS Q3 2025 Report a correction

Distance to Major Centres

Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)

Somerset West14 km
Bellville17 km
Stellenbosch19 km
Tyger Valley19.8 km
Claremont22.1 km
Wynberg22.1 km

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Location

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What other schools are near Sinako High School?

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

Impendulo Public Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
1,474 learners 38 educators 39:1

Fewer learners per educator than 5% of similar schools

Umrhabulo Triangle · 0.5km away
Chris Hani Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ2
1,308 learners 42 educators 31:1

Fewer learners per educator than 84% of similar schools

Umrhabulo Triangle · 0.8km away
Masiphumelele Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
1,385 learners 36 educators 39:1

Fewer learners per educator than 7% of similar schools

Umrhabulo Triangle · 0.9km away
Harry Gwala Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ2
1,375 learners 37 educators 37:1

Fewer learners per educator than 13% of similar schools

Umrhabulo Triangle · 1.1km away
Noxolo Xauka Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ2
1,496 learners 39 educators 38:1

Fewer learners per educator than 8% of similar schools

Umrhabulo Triangle · 1.1km away

Schools serving similar communities

Other secondary schools in Western Cape with Quintile 2.

Peer group defined as same quintile + phase + province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Sinako High School.

Chris Hani Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ2
1,308 learners 42 educators 31:1

Fewer learners per educator than 84% of similar schools

Umrhabulo Triangle
Harry Gwala Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ2
1,375 learners 37 educators 37:1

Fewer learners per educator than 13% of similar schools

Umrhabulo Triangle
Thembelihle High School
SecondaryPublicQ2
1,554 learners 40 educators 39:1

Fewer learners per educator than 3% of similar schools

Mandela Park

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.