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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 + NSC School Performance Report 2025Last updated

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.

The school falls within the City of Cape Town local municipality. Among 32 Q2 Secondary schools in Western Cape, it has a learner-educator ratio close to the median for similar schools. EMIS classifies the location as urban.

The school is at Tutu Avenue Makaza Khayelitsha 7784, and can be reached on 021 365 0601.

Language of instruction: English

As recorded by the Western Cape Education Department. See Methodology.

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

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.

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 — Quintile 2 schools in Western Cape (2025)60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95% 100% Typical similar school: 85% Masakheke Combined School: 67.3%Thembalethu Secondary School: 68.1%Worcester Sekondêr: 72.0%Ashton Public Combined School: 74.3%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%This school: 75.6% This school

75.6% pass rate in 2025 — 4 Quintile 2 schools in Western Cape scored lower, 27 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 Quintile 2 schools in Western Cape in 2025
SchoolPass rate
Masakheke Combined School67.3%
Thembalethu Secondary School68.1%
Worcester Sekondêr72.0%
Ashton Public Combined School74.3%
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%
Pass rate by subject and year
SubjectYearWroteAchieved 30%+Pass rate
Accounting202316637.5%
Business Studies2023602846.7%
Business Studies2024645687.5%
Business Studies2025291965.5%
Economics2023211466.7%
Economics2024171482.4%
English First Additional Language2023221221100.0%
English First Additional Language202428928598.6%
English First Additional Language202521521097.7%
Geography20231279373.2%
Geography202417313980.3%
Geography20251047875.0%
History202313511685.9%
History202420718287.9%
History202519216585.9%
Life Sciences20231657444.8%
Life Sciences20241889852.1%
Life Sciences20251448861.1%
Mathematical Literacy202316912272.2%
Mathematical Literacy202424317270.8%
Mathematical Literacy202519214475.0%
Mathematics2023542851.9%
Mathematics2024462860.9%
Mathematics2025242187.5%
Physical Sciences2023543361.1%
Physical Sciences2024453475.6%
Physical Sciences2025241875.0%

Source: DBE NSC School Performance Report 2025; subject results: DBE NSC School Subject Reports 2024 & 2025. Methodology

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)

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Tutu Avenue Makaza Khayelitsha 7784

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Distance to Major Centres

By road. Driving times are estimates in free-flowing traffic and exclude congestion.

Somerset West17.8 km · 13 min
Stellenbosch22.7 km · 22 min
Bellville27.3 km · 19 min

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Location

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 public secondary schools in Western Cape with Quintile 2.

Grouped by quintile, phase and province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Sinako High School. This grouping is for browsing and is broader than the peer group used for the matric percentile above.

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. Subject results: NSC School Subject Reports 2024 & 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.

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