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Public high school
Hlamandana Secondary School
Bizana, Eastern Cape
Hlamandana Secondary School is a public high school in Bizana, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 305 learners and 30 educators, about 43.5 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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, 66.4% of its 271 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
66.4% of the school's 271 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 179 | 151 | 84.4% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 201 | 169 | 84.1% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 271 | 180 | 66.4% | 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 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) | 1 305 |
| Educators (2025) | 30 |
| Learners per educator | 43.5 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 6% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200500300 |
| Exam centre number | 4241011 |
Address and location
| Street address | Isikelo A/A,embobeni Location,bizana,4800 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 551, Bizana, 4800 |
| Town | Bizana |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Alfred Nzo East |
| Municipality | Mbizana Local Municipality |
| Former department | New Education Department |
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 Hlamandana Secondary School
Is Hlamandana Secondary School a public or private school?
Hlamandana Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Hlamandana 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 Hlamandana Secondary School's matric pass rate?
66.4% of its 271 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 84.4%, 2024 84.1%.
How many learners are at Hlamandana Secondary School?
1 305 learners and 30 educators (about 43.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 6% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Hlamandana Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200500300. Its exam centre number is 4241011.
Where is Hlamandana Secondary School?
Isikelo A/A,embobeni Location,bizana,4800. It is in Bizana, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo East education district. Phone 073 154 9014.
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