Bolotwa Primary School
Idutywa, Eastern Cape 598 m
Public high school
Ngwenze Senior Secondary School
Idutywa, Eastern Cape
Ngwenze Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Idutywa, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 583 learners and 15 educators, about 38.9 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, 96.0% of its 201 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
96.0% of the school's 201 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 159 | 128 | 80.5% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 189 | 162 | 85.7% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 201 | 193 | 96.0% | 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) | 583 |
| Educators (2025) | 15 |
| Learners per educator | 38.9 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 17% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200300449 |
| Exam centre number | 4301061 |
Address and location
| Street address | Bolotwa A/A,dutywa,5000 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X1211, Idutywa, 5000 |
| Town | Idutywa |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Amathole East |
| Municipality | Mbhashe 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 Ngwenze Senior Secondary School
Is Ngwenze Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Ngwenze Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Ngwenze 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 Ngwenze Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
96.0% of its 201 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 80.5%, 2024 85.7%.
How many learners are at Ngwenze Senior Secondary School?
583 learners and 15 educators (about 38.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 17% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Ngwenze Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200300449. Its exam centre number is 4301061.
Where is Ngwenze Senior Secondary School?
Bolotwa A/A,dutywa,5000. It is in Idutywa, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole East education district. Phone 073 210 6160.
Schools near Ngwenze Senior Secondary School
Mazizini Junior Secondary School
Idutywa, Eastern Cape 2.5 km
Ilithalethu Primary School
Idutywa, Eastern Cape 2.7 km
Bangweni Junior Secondary School
Bolotwa A/A, Idutywa, Eastern Cape 3.4 km
Zanohlanga Primary School
Idutywa, Eastern Cape 3.8 km
Nompumelelo Primary School
Idutywa, Eastern Cape 3.9 km
Mazizini High School
Idutywa, Eastern Cape 4.4 km
86.9% matric 2025Dayimane Primary School
Idutywa, Eastern Cape 4.6 km
Mhuku Junior Secondary School
Idutywa, Eastern Cape 4.9 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.