Colosa Junior Secondary School
Idutywa, Eastern Cape 207 m
Public high school
Colosa Senior Secondary School
Idutywa, Eastern Cape
Colosa Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Idutywa, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 889 learners and 22 educators, about 40.4 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-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, 91.7% of its 121 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
91.7% of the school's 121 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 110 | 108 | 98.2% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 96 | 96 | 100.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 121 | 111 | 91.7% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 889 |
| Educators (2025) | 22 |
| Learners per educator | 40.4 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 14% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200300051 |
| Exam centre number | 4301011 |
Address and location
| Street address | Colosa A/A, Dutywa, 5000 |
|---|---|
| Town | Idutywa |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Amathole East |
| Municipality | Mbhashe Local Municipality |
| Former department | Transkei |
Admissions
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Questions about Colosa Senior Secondary School
Is Colosa Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Colosa Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Colosa Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Colosa Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
91.7% of its 121 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 98.2%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Colosa Senior Secondary School?
889 learners and 22 educators (about 40.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 14% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Colosa Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200300051. Its exam centre number is 4301011.
Where is Colosa Senior Secondary School?
Colosa A/A, Dutywa, 5000. It is in Idutywa, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. Phone 047 489 5000.
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97.1% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.