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Public high school
Bambilanga Senior Secondary School
Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Bambilanga 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 482 learners and 15 educators, about 32.1 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 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, 82.9% of its 82 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
82.9% of the school's 82 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 60 | 55 | 91.7% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 73 | 71 | 97.3% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 82 | 68 | 82.9% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 482 |
| Educators (2025) | 15 |
| Learners per educator | 32.1 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 56% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200400015 |
| Exam centre number | 4291003 |
Address and location
| Street address | Bityi,mthatha,mthatha,5099 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 20, Bityi, 5103 |
| Suburb / area | Umtata |
| Town | Mthatha |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Or Tambo Inland |
| Municipality | King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality |
| Former department | Transkei |
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 Bambilanga Senior Secondary School
Is Bambilanga Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Bambilanga Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Bambilanga Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Bambilanga Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
82.9% of its 82 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 91.7%, 2024 97.3%.
How many learners are at Bambilanga Senior Secondary School?
482 learners and 15 educators (about 32.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 56% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Bambilanga Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200400015. Its exam centre number is 4291003.
Where is Bambilanga Senior Secondary School?
Bityi,mthatha,mthatha,5099. It is in Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. Phone 083 470 9222.
Schools near Bambilanga Senior Secondary School
Bityi Junior Secondary School
Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 847 m
Jongimizi Senior Primary School
Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 3.4 km
Madonisi Junior Secondary School
Bityi, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 3.5 km
Mokolweni Junior Secondary School
Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 4.9 km
Empa Junior Secondary School
Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 5.5 km
Ngcendese Junior Secondary School
Cegcuwana Location, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 5.6 km
Notinara Junior Secondary School
Bityi, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 5.8 km
Mkwezo Junior Secondary School
Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 5.8 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.