Eastern Cape Department of Education (ECDoE)
The Eastern Cape Department of Education runs public schooling in Eastern Cape: 5 281 schools, 1 793 805 learners and 63 181 educators across 12 education districts. In 2025, 84.2% of the province's matric candidates passed.
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Education districts in Eastern Cape
| District | Schools | Private | Learners | Matric pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Nzo East | 232 | 12 | 110 164 | 81.1% |
| Alfred Nzo West | 542 | 15 | 162 171 | 84.3% |
| Amathole East | 717 | 25 | 140 118 | 84.4% |
| Amathole West | 380 | 14 | 74 110 | 80.3% |
| Buffalo City | 462 | 64 | 206 065 | 85.3% |
| Chris Hani East | 451 | 13 | 96 387 | 88.1% |
| Chris Hani West | 365 | 25 | 111 440 | 83.8% |
| Joe Gqabi | 282 | 9 | 92 350 | 88.4% |
| Nelson Mandela | 368 | 50 | 244 732 | 87.4% |
| Or Tambo Coastal | 649 | 19 | 255 727 | 82.2% |
| Or Tambo Inland | 616 | 43 | 198 384 | 81.5% |
| Sarah Baartman | 217 | 23 | 102 157 | 86.3% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the official website of the Eastern Cape Department of Education?
The Eastern Cape Department of Education's official website is www.ecdoe.gov.za.
How many schools does the Eastern Cape Department of Education manage?
Eastern Cape has 5 281 registered schools: 4 969 public schools run by the department and 312 independent schools that it registers and monitors, with 1 793 805 learners in 2025.
How many education districts are there in Eastern Cape?
The department works through 12 education districts, listed above. Each district office supports the schools in its area and handles matters such as admissions appeals, learner transfers and school support.
Which district is my school in?
Search for the school on SchoolsInfo; its page shows the education district and circuit. You can also open a district above to see every school in it.
SchoolsInfo is independent and not part of the Eastern Cape Department of Education. School and district data: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025.