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Public high school
Gumzana Secondary School
Bizana, Port Edward, Eastern Cape
Gumzana Secondary School is a public high school in Bizana, Port Edward, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 442 learners and 26 educators, about 55.5 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the 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, 91.3% of its 289 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
91.3% of the school's 289 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 232 | 230 | 99.1% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 270 | 269 | 99.6% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 289 | 264 | 91.3% | 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 |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 442 |
| Educators (2025) | 26 |
| Learners per educator | 55.5 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 1% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200500278 |
| Exam centre number | 4241010 |
Address and location
| Street address | Gumzana Location,amadiba A/A,bizana,4800 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 34 Port Edward, Port Edward, 4295 |
| Suburb / area | Bizana |
| Town | Port Edward |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Alfred Nzo East |
| Municipality | Mbizana Local Municipality |
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 Gumzana Secondary School
Is Gumzana Secondary School a public or private school?
Gumzana Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Gumzana Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Gumzana Secondary School's matric pass rate?
91.3% of its 289 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 99.1%, 2024 99.6%.
How many learners are at Gumzana Secondary School?
1 442 learners and 26 educators (about 55.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 1% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Gumzana Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200500278. Its exam centre number is 4241010.
Where is Gumzana Secondary School?
Gumzana Location,amadiba A/A,bizana,4800. It is in Bizana, Port Edward, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo East education district. Phone 083 299 4346.
Schools near Gumzana Secondary School
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Lundini Primary School
Bizana, Eastern Cape 4.4 km
Ntunjeni Preparatory Primary School
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Lugwijini Full Service School
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Nomagqwathekana Comprehensive Technical School
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91.7% matric 2025Imfolozi Junior Secondary School
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Lukholo Primary School
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Elityeni Junior Secondary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.