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Public high school
Mtengwane Senior Secondary School
Qumbu, Eastern Cape
Mtengwane Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Qumbu, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 429 learners and 15 educators, about 28.6 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, 57.6% of its 99 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
57.6% of the school's 99 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 86 | 75 | 87.2% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 95 | 67 | 70.5% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 99 | 57 | 57.6% | 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) | 429 |
| Educators (2025) | 15 |
| Learners per educator | 28.6 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 66% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200400671 |
| Exam centre number | 4291054 |
Address and location
| Street address | Maqubin Aa,qumbu,qumbu,5180 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O.Box 514, Qanqu Loc, Qumbu, 5180 |
| Town | Qumbu |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Or Tambo Inland |
| Municipality | Elundini 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 Mtengwane Senior Secondary School
Is Mtengwane Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Mtengwane Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Mtengwane 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 Mtengwane Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
57.6% of its 99 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 87.2%, 2024 70.5%.
How many learners are at Mtengwane Senior Secondary School?
429 learners and 15 educators (about 28.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 66% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Mtengwane Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200400671. Its exam centre number is 4291054.
Where is Mtengwane Senior Secondary School?
Maqubin Aa,qumbu,qumbu,5180. It is in Qumbu, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. Phone 076 489 0084.
Schools near Mtengwane Senior Secondary School
Zimbengwini Senior Primary School
Qumbu, Eastern Cape 1.8 km
Tukela Senior Primary School
Qumbu, Eastern Cape 2.0 km
Gqwesa Junior Secondary School
Qumbu, Eastern Cape 3.3 km
Xabadiya Primary School
Qumbu, Eastern Cape 3.7 km
Qotira Primary School
Qumbu, Eastern Cape 3.9 km
Mjikelwani Primary School
Qumbu, Eastern Cape 4.1 km
Mdabukweni Junior Secondary School
Qumbu, Eastern Cape 4.3 km
Pelandaba Junior Primary School
Qumbu, Mount Frere, Eastern Cape 5.1 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.