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Public high school
Dalibaso Senior Secondary School
Mqanduli, Eastern Cape
Dalibaso Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Mqanduli, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 019 learners and 32 educators, about 31.8 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, 89.0% of its 273 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
89.0% of the school's 273 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 189 | 159 | 84.1% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 249 | 234 | 94.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 273 | 243 | 89.0% | 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) | 1 019 |
| Educators (2025) | 32 |
| Learners per educator | 31.8 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 48% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200400102 |
| Exam centre number | 4291009 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mahlamvu A/A,mqanduli,5080 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 597, Mqanduli, 5080 |
| Town | Mqanduli |
| 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 Dalibaso Senior Secondary School
Is Dalibaso Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Dalibaso Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Dalibaso 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 Dalibaso Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
89.0% of its 273 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 84.1%, 2024 94.0%.
How many learners are at Dalibaso Senior Secondary School?
1 019 learners and 32 educators (about 31.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 48% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Dalibaso Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200400102. Its exam centre number is 4291009.
Where is Dalibaso Senior Secondary School?
Mahlamvu A/A,mqanduli,5080. It is in Mqanduli, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. Phone 082 950 7416.
Schools near Dalibaso Senior Secondary School
Zibodla Junior Secondary School
Mqanduli, Eastern Cape 2.7 km
Gotyibeni Junior Primary School
Mqanduli, Eastern Cape 3.0 km
Sakhisizwe (Bijolo) Senior Secondary School
Mqanduli, Eastern Cape 3.2 km
Corana Primary School
Mqanduli, Eastern Cape 3.2 km
Mangqobe Junior Secondary School
Mqanduli, Eastern Cape 3.2 km
Mhlabunzima Junior Secondary School
Mqanduli, Eastern Cape 3.2 km
Nkwalini Junior Primary School
Mqanduli, Eastern Cape 3.7 km
Mqanduli Junior Secondary School
Mqanduli, Eastern Cape 3.7 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.