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Gobinamba Senior Secondary School
Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Gobinamba 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 773 learners and 27 educators, about 28.6 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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, 73.0% of its 100 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
73.0% of the school's 100 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 89 | 76 | 85.4% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 79 | 69 | 87.3% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 100 | 73 | 73.0% | 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) | 773 |
| Educators (2025) | 27 |
| Learners per educator | 28.6 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 66% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200400805 |
| Exam centre number | 4291022 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mputhi Location,mthatha,mthatha,5099 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po.Box 53076, Mthatha, Mthatha, 5099 |
| 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 Gobinamba Senior Secondary School
Is Gobinamba Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Gobinamba Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Gobinamba 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 Gobinamba Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
73.0% of its 100 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 85.4%, 2024 87.3%.
How many learners are at Gobinamba Senior Secondary School?
773 learners and 27 educators (about 28.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 66% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Gobinamba Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200400805. Its exam centre number is 4291022.
Where is Gobinamba Senior Secondary School?
Mputhi Location,mthatha,mthatha,5099. It is in Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. Phone 073 775 0039.
Schools near Gobinamba Senior Secondary School
Mputi Primary School
Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 1.6 km
Thembelihle Junior Primary School
Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 2.2 km
Caba Junior Secondary School
Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 3.8 km
Kuyasa Primary School
Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 4.2 km
Siviwe Primary School
Kwandima, Engcobo, Eastern Cape 4.5 km
Sixuzulu Primary School
Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 4.9 km
Bashee Junior Primary School
Ntibaneaa, Engcobo, Eastern Cape 5.0 km
Majija Primary Junior School
Engcobo, Eastern Cape 5.6 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.