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Av Plaatjie Senior Secondary School
Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Av Plaatjie Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 772 learners and 24 educators, about 32.2 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 81.1% of its 95 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
81.1% of the school's 95 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 82 | 59 | 72.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 100 | 77 | 77.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 95 | 77 | 81.1% | 84.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 772 |
| Educators (2025) | 24 |
| Learners per educator | 32.2 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 61% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200404017 |
| Exam centre number | 4291001 |
Address and location
| Street address | New-Payne Location,mthatha,mthatha,5099 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 57651, Mthatha, Mthatha, 5099 |
| Suburb / area | Umtata |
| Town | Mthatha |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Or Tambo Inland |
| Municipality | King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Eastern Cape open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Av Plaatjie Senior Secondary School
Is Av Plaatjie Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Av Plaatjie Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Av Plaatjie Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Av Plaatjie Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
81.1% of its 95 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 72.0%, 2024 77.0%.
How many learners are at Av Plaatjie Senior Secondary School?
772 learners and 24 educators (about 32.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 61% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Av Plaatjie Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200404017. Its exam centre number is 4291001.
Where is Av Plaatjie Senior Secondary School?
New-Payne Location,mthatha,mthatha,5099. It is in Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. Phone 078 925 1400.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.