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Public combined school
Mboleni Technical School
Engcobo, Eastern Cape
Mboleni Technical School is a public combined school in Engcobo, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 405 learners and 18 educators, about 22.5 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public combined schools in Eastern Cape (436 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, 91.8% of its 49 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
91.8% of the school's 49 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 49 | 45 | 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 combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 405 |
| Educators (2025) | 18 |
| Learners per educator | 22.5 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 82% of 313 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200400538 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mboleni Location,vulindlela A/A,c0ghlan,5054 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 129, Coghlan, Ngcobo, 5054 |
| Town | Engcobo |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Chris Hani East |
| Municipality | Engcobo 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 Mboleni Technical School
Is Mboleni Technical School a public or private school?
Mboleni Technical School is a public combined school.
Does Mboleni Technical 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 Mboleni Technical School's matric pass rate?
91.8% of its 49 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape.
How many learners are at Mboleni Technical School?
405 learners and 18 educators (about 22.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 82% of 313 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Mboleni Technical School?
Its EMIS number is 200400538.
Where is Mboleni Technical School?
Mboleni Location,vulindlela A/A,c0ghlan,5054. It is in Engcobo, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani East education district. Phone 083 794 8436.
Schools near Mboleni Technical School
Njongozabantu Junior Secondary School
Mnyolo, Engcobo, Eastern Cape 3.2 km
Lower Mnyolo Junior Secondary School
Lower Mnyolo, Engcobo, Eastern Cape 3.4 km
Jalisa Primary Junior School
Mnyolo, Engcobo, Eastern Cape 4.9 km
Ndlunkulu Junior Secondary School
Engcobo, Ngcobo, Eastern Cape 5.8 km
Sandile Junior Secondary School
Lower Mnyolo, Engcobo, Eastern Cape 6.1 km
Lower Gqaga Primary School
Lower Gqaga, Ngcobo, Eastern Cape 6.4 km
Upper Gqaga Junior Secondary School
Upper Gqaga, Engcobo, Eastern Cape 6.5 km
Yawa Primary School
Yawa, Engcobo, Eastern Cape 7.2 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.