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Public high school
Marelane Secondary School
Bizana, Eastern Cape
Marelane 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 1 239 learners and 39 educators, about 31.8 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, 96.8% of its 218 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
96.8% of the school's 218 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 223 | 198 | 88.8% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 295 | 260 | 88.1% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 218 | 211 | 96.8% | 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 |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 239 |
| Educators (2025) | 39 |
| Learners per educator | 31.8 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 59% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200500580 |
| Exam centre number | 4241015 |
Address and location
| Street address | Isikelo A/A,ludeke Location,bizana,4800 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 55, Bizana, Bizana, 4800 |
| Town | Bizana |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Alfred Nzo East |
| Municipality | Ngquza Hill 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 Marelane Secondary School
Is Marelane Secondary School a public or private school?
Marelane Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Marelane 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 Marelane Secondary School's matric pass rate?
96.8% of its 218 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 88.8%, 2024 88.1%.
How many learners are at Marelane Secondary School?
1 239 learners and 39 educators (about 31.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 59% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Marelane Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200500580. Its exam centre number is 4241015.
Where is Marelane Secondary School?
Isikelo A/A,ludeke Location,bizana,4800. It is in Bizana, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo East education district. Phone 064 512 2313.
Schools near Marelane Secondary School
Ludeke Junior Secondary School
Isikeloaabizana, Bizana, Eastern Cape 1.8 km
Mdikiso Primary School
Nkantolo, Bizana, Eastern Cape 2.4 km
Emazweni Primary School
Bizana, Eastern Cape 3.4 km
Clarkville Junior Secondary School
Bizana, Eastern Cape 3.5 km
Mabuto Junior Secondary School
Bizana, Eastern Cape 3.6 km
Emdeni Junior Secondary School
Bizana, Eastern Cape 4.8 km
Mt Zion Junior Secondary School
Bizana, Eastern Cape 5.0 km
Tandabantu Primary School
Bizana, Eastern Cape 5.1 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.