Ntshabeni Primary School
Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 4 m
Public high school
Gobizizwe Agricultural School
Nyandeni, Eastern Cape
Gobizizwe Agricultural School is a public high school in Nyandeni, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a agricultural specialisation. In 2025 it had 1 244 learners and 32 educators, about 38.9 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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, 90.3% of its 259 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
90.3% of the school's 259 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 210 | 198 | 94.3% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 260 | 241 | 92.7% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 259 | 234 | 90.3% | 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 |
| Specialisation | Agricultural |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 244 |
| Educators (2025) | 32 |
| Learners per educator | 38.9 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 18% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200400581 |
| Exam centre number | 4291023 |
Address and location
| Street address | Ntshabeni Location,mthatha,5099 |
|---|---|
| Town | Nyandeni |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Or Tambo Inland |
| Municipality | Nyandeni Local Municipality |
Admissions
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Questions about Gobizizwe Agricultural School
Is Gobizizwe Agricultural School a public or private school?
Gobizizwe Agricultural School is a public high school.
Does Gobizizwe Agricultural 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 Gobizizwe Agricultural School's matric pass rate?
90.3% of its 259 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 94.3%, 2024 92.7%.
How many learners are at Gobizizwe Agricultural School?
1 244 learners and 32 educators (about 38.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 18% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Gobizizwe Agricultural School?
Its EMIS number is 200400581. Its exam centre number is 4291023.
Where is Gobizizwe Agricultural School?
Ntshabeni Location,mthatha,5099. It is in Nyandeni, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district.
Schools near Gobizizwe Agricultural School
Ncise Junior Secondary School
Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 2.1 km
Mziwodumo Primary School
Mthatha, Eastern Cape 2.3 km
Ngwayibanjwa Senior Secondary School
Fairfield Location, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 2.8 km
91.0% matric 2025Holy Word Primary School
Mthatha, Eastern Cape 2.9 km
Fairfield Junior Secondary School
Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 2.9 km
Bambanani Junior Secondary School
Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 3.7 km
Mditshwa Technical High School
Tsolo, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 3.7 km
92.3% matric 2025Gobizizwe Senior Primary School
Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 3.8 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.