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Mandela School of Science and Technology
Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Mandela School of Science and Technology is a public high school in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a technical specialisation. In 2025 it had 551 learners and 23 educators, about 24 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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 fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 91.8% of its 97 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
91.8% of the school's 97 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 66 | 56 | 84.8% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 71 | 64 | 90.1% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 97 | 89 | 91.8% | 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 | Technical |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 551 |
| Educators (2025) | 23 |
| Learners per educator | 24 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 86% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200400285 |
| Exam centre number | 4291044 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mvezo,mthata,5099 |
|---|---|
| Town | Mthatha |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Or Tambo Inland |
| Municipality | King Sabata Dalindyebo 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 Mandela School of Science and Technology
Is Mandela School of Science and Technology a public or private school?
Mandela School of Science and Technology is a public high school.
Does Mandela School of Science and Technology charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Mandela School of Science and Technology's matric pass rate?
91.8% of its 97 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 84.8%, 2024 90.1%.
How many learners are at Mandela School of Science and Technology?
551 learners and 23 educators (about 24 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 86% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Mandela School of Science and Technology?
Its EMIS number is 200400285. Its exam centre number is 4291044.
Where is Mandela School of Science and Technology?
Mvezo,mthata,5099. It is in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. Phone 047 493 0113.
Schools near Mandela School of Science and Technology
Roza Primary Junior School
Mqanduli, Eastern Cape 2.7 km
Nohlutha Junior Secondary School
Sitebe A/A, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 2.9 km
Ncekana Primary School
Rara A/A, Mqanduli, Eastern Cape 3.2 km
Buwa Junior Secondary School
Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 3.2 km
Mvezo Primary School
Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 3.5 km
Tamsanqa Senior Primary School
Idutywa, Eastern Cape 5.7 km
Kwenxura Senior Primary School
Elliotdale, Eastern Cape 6.1 km
Tyalara Junior Secondary School
Tyalara Aa, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 7.0 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.