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Public high school
Mtweni Senior Secondary School
Tombo, Port St Johns, Eastern Cape
Mtweni Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Tombo, Port St Johns, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 741 learners and 19 educators, about 39 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 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, 61.5% of its 169 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
61.5% of the school's 169 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 140 | 102 | 72.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 108 | 89 | 82.4% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 169 | 104 | 61.5% | 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) | 741 |
| Educators (2025) | 19 |
| Learners per educator | 39 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 16% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200400676 |
| Exam centre number | 4281031 |
Address and location
| Street address | Tombo Aa,port St Johns,port St Johns,5121 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X2000, Tombo, 5120 |
| Suburb / area | Tombo |
| Town | Port St Johns |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Or Tambo Coastal |
| Municipality | Port St Johns 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 Mtweni Senior Secondary School
Is Mtweni Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Mtweni Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Mtweni 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 Mtweni Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
61.5% of its 169 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 72.9%, 2024 82.4%.
How many learners are at Mtweni Senior Secondary School?
741 learners and 19 educators (about 39 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 16% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Mtweni Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200400676. Its exam centre number is 4281031.
Where is Mtweni Senior Secondary School?
Tombo Aa,port St Johns,port St Johns,5121. It is in Tombo, Port St Johns, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Coastal education district. Phone 073 418 9630.
Schools near Mtweni Senior Secondary School
Noah Christian Academy
Kwarela, Eastern Cape 634 m
Vulindlela Junior Secondary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 1.9 km
Jokwana Junior Secondary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 2.2 km
Qaka Junior Primary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 2.4 km
Buzongoma Junior Secondary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 3.2 km
Mkanzini Junior Secondary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 3.8 km
Magombeni Senior Primary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 3.9 km
Bizana Junior Secondary School
Port St Johns, Eastern Cape 3.9 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.