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Public high school
Milton Mbekela Senior Secondary School
Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Milton Mbekela Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 340 learners and 42 educators, about 31.9 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-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, 82.7% of its 272 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
82.7% of the school's 272 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 223 | 189 | 84.8% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 272 | 216 | 79.4% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 272 | 225 | 82.7% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 340 |
| Educators (2025) | 42 |
| Learners per educator | 31.9 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 48% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200400603 |
| Exam centre number | 4291050 |
Address and location
| Street address | Qunu A/A,qunu A/A,mthatha,5099 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X19, Viedges Village, 5102 |
| Suburb / area | Umtata |
| Town | Mthatha |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Or Tambo Inland |
| Municipality | King Sabata Dalindyebo 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 Milton Mbekela Senior Secondary School
Is Milton Mbekela Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Milton Mbekela Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Milton Mbekela Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Milton Mbekela Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
82.7% of its 272 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 84.8%, 2024 79.4%.
How many learners are at Milton Mbekela Senior Secondary School?
1 340 learners and 42 educators (about 31.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 48% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Milton Mbekela Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200400603. Its exam centre number is 4291050.
Where is Milton Mbekela Senior Secondary School?
Qunu A/A,qunu A/A,mthatha,5099. It is in Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. Phone 047 880 0916.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.