Mpindweni Junior Secondary School
Libode, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 230 m
Public high school
Mpindweni Senior Secondary School
Libode, Mthatha, Eastern Cape
Mpindweni Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Libode, 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 692 learners and 19 educators, about 36.4 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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, 82.3% of its 96 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
82.3% of the school's 96 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 97 | 77 | 79.4% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 98 | 79 | 80.6% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 96 | 79 | 82.3% | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 692 |
| Educators (2025) | 19 |
| Learners per educator | 36.4 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 35% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200401306 |
| Exam centre number | 4291053 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mpindweni Location,mthatha,5099 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 52548, Umtata, 5099 |
| Suburb / area | Libode |
| Town | Mthatha |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Or Tambo Inland |
| Municipality | Mhlontlo 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 Mpindweni Senior Secondary School
Is Mpindweni Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Mpindweni Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Mpindweni Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Mpindweni Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
82.3% of its 96 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 79.4%, 2024 80.6%.
How many learners are at Mpindweni Senior Secondary School?
692 learners and 19 educators (about 36.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 35% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Mpindweni Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200401306. Its exam centre number is 4291053.
Where is Mpindweni Senior Secondary School?
Mpindweni Location,mthatha,5099. It is in Libode, Mthatha, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. Phone 078 258 2787.
Schools near Mpindweni Senior Secondary School
Rosedale Junior Secondary School
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Thembelani Junior Primary School
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Highbury Junior Secondary School
Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 3.2 km
Gxididi Primary Junior School
Libode, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 3.9 km
Gladys King Junior Secondary School
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Ncambele Junior Secondary School
Tsolo, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 4.7 km
Mditshwa Technical High School
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92.3% matric 2025Kidlands Primary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.