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Public high school
Gwadana Senior Secondary School
Idutywa, Eastern Cape
Gwadana Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Idutywa, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 154 learners and 9 educators, about 17.1 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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, 76.0% of its 50 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
76.0% of the school's 50 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 49 | 41 | 83.7% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 44 | 41 | 93.2% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 50 | 38 | 76.0% | 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) | 154 |
| Educators (2025) | 9 |
| Learners per educator | 17.1 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 93% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200300123 |
| Exam centre number | 4301027 |
Address and location
| Street address | Gwadana A/A,dutywa,idutywa,4960 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X 1304, Idutywa, 4960 |
| Town | Idutywa |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Amathole East |
| Municipality | Mbhashe 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 Gwadana Senior Secondary School
Is Gwadana Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Gwadana Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Gwadana 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 Gwadana Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
76.0% of its 50 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 83.7%, 2024 93.2%.
How many learners are at Gwadana Senior Secondary School?
154 learners and 9 educators (about 17.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 93% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Gwadana Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200300123. Its exam centre number is 4301027.
Where is Gwadana Senior Secondary School?
Gwadana A/A,dutywa,idutywa,4960. It is in Idutywa, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. Phone 083 241 8853.
Schools near Gwadana Senior Secondary School
Mahliwane Junior Secondary School
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Gwadana Junior Secondary School
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Upper Dadamba Junior Secondary School
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Mamfeneni Full Service School
Idutywa, Eastern Cape 5.3 km
Tyholomi Junior Secondary School
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Nonceba Junior Primary School
Qora A/A, Idutywa, Eastern Cape 5.6 km
Cafutweni Junior Secondary School
Cafutweni A/A, Butterworth, Eastern Cape 5.7 km
Qora Primary School
Idutywa, Eastern Cape 6.4 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.