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Public high school
Maqongwana Secondary School
Bizana, Eastern Cape
Maqongwana 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 551 learners and 13 educators, about 42.4 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 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, 90.6% of its 180 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
90.6% of the school's 180 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 45 | 41 | 91.1% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 99 | 91 | 91.9% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 180 | 163 | 90.6% | 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) | 551 |
| Educators (2025) | 13 |
| Learners per educator | 42.4 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 12% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200500577 |
| Exam centre number | 4241014 |
Address and location
| Street address | Amadiba A/A,makwantini Location,bizana,4800 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bagx512, Bizana, 4800 |
| Town | Bizana |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Alfred Nzo East |
| Municipality | Mbizana 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 Maqongwana Secondary School
Is Maqongwana Secondary School a public or private school?
Maqongwana Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Maqongwana 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 Maqongwana Secondary School's matric pass rate?
90.6% of its 180 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 91.1%, 2024 91.9%.
How many learners are at Maqongwana Secondary School?
551 learners and 13 educators (about 42.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 12% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Maqongwana Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200500577. Its exam centre number is 4241014.
Where is Maqongwana Secondary School?
Amadiba A/A,makwantini Location,bizana,4800. It is in Bizana, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo East education district. Phone 076 958 7918.
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65.5% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.