S E K Mqhayi High School
East London, Eastern Cape · Buffalo City
About S E K Mqhayi High School
With EMIS number 200200737, S E K Mqhayi High School is a public secondary school located in East London, Eastern Cape, operating within the Buffalo City district. The 2025 academic year saw 314 enrolled learners instructed by 8 educators, resulting in a ratio of 39:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
S E K Mqhayi High School is classified as a Q3 school, which means it serves communities with moderate poverty levels and qualifies as a no-fee institution.
Fee Status
As a Q3 institution, S E K Mqhayi High School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
S E K Mqhayi High School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, S E K Mqhayi High School reported a total enrollment of 314 learners with a teaching staff of 8 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 39:1, indicating larger class sizes common in high-density school populations.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
S E K Mqhayi High School is situated in East London (Mdantsane), within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Buffalo City education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Buffalo City, under the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 940 Nu 1, Mdantsane, 5219. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 940 Nu 1 Mdantsane, Mdantsane, 5219.
Curriculum & Academics
S E K Mqhayi High School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
S E K Mqhayi High School was historically administered under the Ciskei education department. Ciskei was one of the former homelands with its own education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at S E K Mqhayi High School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
940 Nu 1, Mdantsane, 5219
East London, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 940 Nu 1 Mdantsane, Mdantsane, 5219
Phone
+27 84 645 7055Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Above average — large class sizes
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200200737
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.