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Bishop Demont Senior Secondary School
Aliwal North, Eastern Cape
Bishop Demont Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Aliwal North, Eastern Cape, in the Joe Gqabi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 512 learners and 16 educators, about 32 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than 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, 87.5% of its 48 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
87.5% of the school's 48 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 80 | 39 | 48.8% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 65 | 41 | 63.1% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 48 | 42 | 87.5% | 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) | 512 |
| Educators (2025) | 16 |
| Learners per educator | 32 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 61% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200600048 |
| Exam centre number | 4271004 |
Address and location
| Street address | Old Lady Grey Road, Aliwal, 9750 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 954, Aliwal North, 9750 |
| Town | Aliwal North |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Joe Gqabi |
| Municipality | Walter Sisulu Local Municipality |
| Former department | House of Representatives(HOR) |
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 Bishop Demont Senior Secondary School
Is Bishop Demont Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Bishop Demont Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Bishop Demont 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 Bishop Demont Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
87.5% of its 48 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 48.8%, 2024 63.1%.
How many learners are at Bishop Demont Senior Secondary School?
512 learners and 16 educators (about 32 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 Bishop Demont Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200600048. Its exam centre number is 4271004.
Where is Bishop Demont Senior Secondary School?
Old Lady Grey Road, Aliwal, 9750. It is in Aliwal North, Eastern Cape, in the Joe Gqabi education district. Phone 051 634 2250.
Schools near Bishop Demont Senior Secondary School
Holy Cross Primary School
Aliwal North, Eastern Cape 237 m
Aliwal North Primary School
Aliwal North, Eastern Cape 570 m
Aliwal North Amasango Career School
Aliwal North, Eastern Cape 974 m
Nkosi Sikelele Private School
Aliwal North, Eastern Cape 1.1 km
Aliwal North High School
Aliwal North, Eastern Cape 1.2 km
98.2% matric 2025Alheit van der Merwe Primary School
Hilton, Aliwal North, Eastern Cape 2.0 km
Vulamazibuko Primary School
Dukathole, Aliwal North, Eastern Cape 2.3 km
Nchafatso Primary School
Dukathole, Aliwal North, Eastern Cape 2.5 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.