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Public high school
Marina Secondary School
Bizana, Eastern Cape
Marina 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 1 256 learners and 42 educators, about 29.9 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, 87.4% of its 223 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
87.4% of the school's 223 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 232 | 199 | 85.8% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 249 | 218 | 87.6% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 223 | 195 | 87.4% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 256 |
| Educators (2025) | 42 |
| Learners per educator | 29.9 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 66% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200500583 |
| Exam centre number | 4241016 |
Address and location
| Street address | Umgungundlovu A/A,seaview Loction,bizana,4800 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 2043, Margate, 4275 |
| 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 Marina Secondary School
Is Marina Secondary School a public or private school?
Marina Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Marina 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 Marina Secondary School's matric pass rate?
87.4% of its 223 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 85.8%, 2024 87.6%.
How many learners are at Marina Secondary School?
1 256 learners and 42 educators (about 29.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 66% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Marina Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200500583. Its exam centre number is 4241016.
Where is Marina Secondary School?
Umgungundlovu A/A,seaview Loction,bizana,4800. It is in Bizana, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo East education district. Phone 078 831 8279.
Schools near Marina Secondary School
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Little Eden Junior Secondary School
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Free Methodist Primary School
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Plangeni Junior Secondary School
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Ebenezer Junior Secondary School
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Mahaha Junior Secondary School
Bizana, Eastern Cape 6.3 km
Sigidi Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.