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Public high school
Mtawelanga High School
Nqamakwe, Idutywa, Eastern Cape
Mtawelanga High School is a public high school in Nqamakwe, Idutywa, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 328 learners and 10 educators, about 32.8 learners per educator. That makes it smaller 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, 67.1% of its 70 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
67.1% of the school's 70 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 65 | 53 | 81.5% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 72 | 49 | 68.1% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 70 | 47 | 67.1% | 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) | 328 |
| Educators (2025) | 10 |
| Learners per educator | 32.8 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 41% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200300383 |
| Exam centre number | 4301053 |
Address and location
| Street address | Ezintukwini Loc,hlobo A/A,nqamakwe,4990 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 259, Dutywa, Dutywa, 5000 |
| Suburb / area | Nqamakwe |
| Town | Idutywa |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Amathole East |
| Municipality | Mnquma 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 Mtawelanga High School
Is Mtawelanga High School a public or private school?
Mtawelanga High School is a public high school.
Does Mtawelanga High 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 Mtawelanga High School's matric pass rate?
67.1% of its 70 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 81.5%, 2024 68.1%.
How many learners are at Mtawelanga High School?
328 learners and 10 educators (about 32.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 41% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Mtawelanga High School?
Its EMIS number is 200300383. Its exam centre number is 4301053.
Where is Mtawelanga High School?
Ezintukwini Loc,hlobo A/A,nqamakwe,4990. It is in Nqamakwe, Idutywa, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. Phone 073 256 8989.
Schools near Mtawelanga High School
Nokhanyo Junior Primary School
Nqamakwe, Idutywa, Eastern Cape 2.8 km
Mntla Primary School
Nqamakwe, Idutywa, Eastern Cape 3.1 km
Noncedo Junior Primary School
Nqamakwe, Idutywa, Eastern Cape 4.0 km
Gubevu Primary School
Nqamakwe, Eastern Cape 4.1 km
Siseko Primary School
Nqamakwe, Idutywa, Eastern Cape 4.5 km
Ukhozi Junior Secondary School
Nqamakwe, Idutywa, Eastern Cape 4.5 km
Maseleni Primary School
Nqamakwe, Idutywa, Eastern Cape 5.0 km
Nontuthuzelo Combined School
Idutywa, Eastern Cape 5.0 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.