Efata Special School

Efata Special School is a public special needs school in Dicoliny Area, Mthatha, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a special needs school with a special needs education specialisation. In 2025 it had 303 learners and 55 educators, about 5.5 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public special needs schools in Eastern Cape (236 learners). It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. In the 2025 matric exams, 71.4% of its 14 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).

Matric (NSC) results

71.4% of the school's 14 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.

Year	Wrote	Passed	Pass rate	Eastern Cape
2023	15	9	60.0%	81.5%
2024	11	10	90.9%	85.1%
2025	14	10	71.4%	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 special needs school
Phase (DBE)	Special Needs School
Specialisation	Special Needs Education
Sector	Public
School fees	Fee-paying
Section 21	No
Learners (2025)	303
Educators (2025)	55
Learners per educator	5.5 (province average 9.4)
EMIS number	200401369
Exam centre number	4293018

Address and location

Street address	Queenstown Road,mthata,5099
Postal address	P O Box 177 5099
Suburb / area	Dicoliny Area
Town	Mthatha
Province	Eastern Cape
Education district	Or Tambo Inland
Municipality	King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality

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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.