Lotana Primary School
Qumbu, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 686 m
Public high school
Tandanani Senior Secondary School
Qumbu, Tsolo, Eastern Cape
Tandanani Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Qumbu, Tsolo, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 596 learners and 18 educators, about 33.1 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, 68.9% of its 74 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
68.9% of the school's 74 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 77 | 55 | 71.4% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 104 | 79 | 76.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 74 | 51 | 68.9% | 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) | 596 |
| Educators (2025) | 18 |
| Learners per educator | 33.1 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 39% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200401041 |
| Exam centre number | 4291078 |
Address and location
| Street address | Lotana Location,tsolo,tsolo,5170 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 262, Tsolo, 5170 |
| Suburb / area | Qumbu |
| Town | Tsolo |
| 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 Tandanani Senior Secondary School
Is Tandanani Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Tandanani Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Tandanani 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 Tandanani Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
68.9% of its 74 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 71.4%, 2024 76.0%.
How many learners are at Tandanani Senior Secondary School?
596 learners and 18 educators (about 33.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 39% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Tandanani Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200401041. Its exam centre number is 4291078.
Where is Tandanani Senior Secondary School?
Lotana Location,tsolo,tsolo,5170. It is in Qumbu, Tsolo, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. Phone 078 536 8429.
Schools near Tandanani Senior Secondary School
Mdavuza Senior Primary School
Libode, Eastern Cape 3.7 km
Ngqubusini Primary School
Qumbu, Tsolo, Eastern Cape 3.8 km
Dumile Senior Primary School
Libode, Tsolo, Eastern Cape 3.9 km
Upper Lotana Junior Secondary School
Qumbu, Tsolo, Eastern Cape 4.6 km
Laleni Primary School
Qumbu, Tsolo, Eastern Cape 4.7 km
Candulwandle Junior Secondary School
Libode, Tsolo, Eastern Cape 4.9 km
Mhlabathi Junior Secondary School
Tsolo, Eastern Cape 5.0 km
Vukani Kusile Junior Secondary School
Tsolo, Eastern Cape 5.0 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.