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Mzamba Senior Secondary School
Bizana, Eastern Cape
Mzamba Senior Secondary School is a public combined school in Bizana, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a combined school. In 2025 it had 1 731 learners and 40 educators, about 43.3 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public combined schools in Eastern Cape (436 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, 83.1% of its 201 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
83.1% of the school's 201 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 174 | 152 | 87.4% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 183 | 150 | 82.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 201 | 167 | 83.1% | 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 combined school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Combined School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 731 |
| Educators (2025) | 40 |
| Learners per educator | 43.3 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 2% of 136 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200500824 |
| Exam centre number | 4241021 |
Address and location
| Street address | Esikhumbeni A/A,mzamba Location,bizana,4800 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 210611, Nomlacu Location, Mbizana, 4800 |
| Town | Bizana |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Alfred Nzo East |
| Municipality | Mbizana Local Municipality |
| Former department | Transkei |
Admissions
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Questions about Mzamba Senior Secondary School
Is Mzamba Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Mzamba Senior Secondary School is a public combined school.
Does Mzamba 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 Mzamba Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
83.1% of its 201 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 87.4%, 2024 82.0%.
How many learners are at Mzamba Senior Secondary School?
1 731 learners and 40 educators (about 43.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 2% of 136 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Mzamba Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200500824. Its exam centre number is 4241021.
Where is Mzamba Senior Secondary School?
Esikhumbeni A/A,mzamba Location,bizana,4800. It is in Bizana, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo East education district. Phone 068 209 5652.
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Dyifani Junior Secondary School
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.