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Mdatya Secondary School
Bizana, Eastern Cape
Mdatya 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 1 014 learners and 32 educators, about 31.7 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, 75.9% of its 270 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
75.9% of the school's 270 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 283 | 209 | 73.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 223 | 193 | 86.5% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 270 | 205 | 75.9% | 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) | 1 014 |
| Educators (2025) | 32 |
| Learners per educator | 31.7 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 60% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200500639 |
| Exam centre number | 4241017 |
Address and location
| Street address | Amadiba A/A,mdatya Village,bizana,4800 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 644, Bizana, 4800 |
| Town | Bizana |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Alfred Nzo East |
| Municipality | Mbizana Local Municipality |
| Former department | New Education Department |
Admissions
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Questions about Mdatya Secondary School
Is Mdatya Secondary School a public or private school?
Mdatya Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Mdatya 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 Mdatya Secondary School's matric pass rate?
75.9% of its 270 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 73.9%, 2024 86.5%.
How many learners are at Mdatya Secondary School?
1 014 learners and 32 educators (about 31.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 60% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Mdatya Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200500639. Its exam centre number is 4241017.
Where is Mdatya Secondary School?
Amadiba A/A,mdatya Village,bizana,4800. It is in Bizana, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo East education district. Phone 082 516 9175.
Schools near Mdatya Secondary School
Bekela Primary School
Bekela, Port Edward, Eastern Cape 1.7 km
Mahaha Junior Secondary School
Bizana, Eastern Cape 4.8 km
Sigidi Primary School
Bizana, Eastern Cape 4.8 km
Mgwede Junior Secondary School
Bizana, Eastern Cape 6.2 km
Lingelethu Primary School
Bizana, Eastern Cape 6.6 km
Plangeni Junior Secondary School
Bizana, Eastern Cape 7.2 km
Xolobeni Technical High School
Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape 7.5 km
Xolobeni Junior Secondary School
Bizana, Eastern Cape 7.5 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.