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Public high school
Thembalesizwe Comp Tech Secondary School
Bizana, Port Edward, Eastern Cape
Thembalesizwe Comp Tech Secondary School is a public high school in Bizana, Port Edward, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo East education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a technical specialisation. In 2025 it had 438 learners and 18 educators, about 24.3 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the 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, 83.3% of its 90 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
83.3% of the school's 90 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 101 | 89 | 88.1% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 102 | 86 | 84.3% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 90 | 75 | 83.3% | 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 |
| Specialisation | Technical |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 438 |
| Educators (2025) | 18 |
| Learners per educator | 24.3 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 85% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200501195 |
| Exam centre number | 4241030 |
Address and location
| Street address | Hlolweni A/A,sicambeni Location,port Edward,4800 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 908, Port Edward, 4295 |
| Suburb / area | Bizana |
| Town | Port Edward |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Alfred Nzo East |
| Municipality | Mbizana Local Municipality |
| Former department | New Education Department |
Admissions
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Questions about Thembalesizwe Comp Tech Secondary School
Is Thembalesizwe Comp Tech Secondary School a public or private school?
Thembalesizwe Comp Tech Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Thembalesizwe Comp Tech Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Thembalesizwe Comp Tech Secondary School's matric pass rate?
83.3% of its 90 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 88.1%, 2024 84.3%.
How many learners are at Thembalesizwe Comp Tech Secondary School?
438 learners and 18 educators (about 24.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 85% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Thembalesizwe Comp Tech Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200501195. Its exam centre number is 4241030.
Where is Thembalesizwe Comp Tech Secondary School?
Hlolweni A/A,sicambeni Location,port Edward,4800. It is in Bizana, Port Edward, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo East education district. Phone 083 248 6090.
Schools near Thembalesizwe Comp Tech Secondary School
Cwaka Primary School
Bizana, Eastern Cape 1.4 km
Patekile Primary School
Bizana, Port Edward, Eastern Cape 1.7 km
Nobamba Primary School
Bizana, Eastern Cape 3.4 km
Greenville Primary School
Bizana, Eastern Cape 3.4 km
Greenville Secondary School
Bizana, Eastern Cape 3.7 km
47.8% matric 2025Ncenjane Primary School
Bizana, Izingolweni, Eastern Cape 4.1 km
Langalethu Primary School
Bizana, Port Edward, Eastern Cape 4.6 km
Embandana Primary School
Bizana, Redoubt, Eastern Cape 5.3 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.