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Public high school
Umtiza High School
Greenfields, East London, Eastern Cape
Umtiza High School is a public high school in Greenfields, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 283 learners and 37 educators, about 34.7 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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, 86.0% of its 143 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
86.0% of the school's 143 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 151 | 99 | 65.6% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 144 | 126 | 87.5% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 143 | 123 | 86.0% | 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 | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 283 |
| Educators (2025) | 37 |
| Learners per educator | 34.7 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 46% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200200874 |
| Exam centre number | 4321105 |
Address and location
| Street address | 3 Umjelo Street, Santa Settlement,greenfields,east London,5208 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 5439, Santa Settlement, 5208 |
| Suburb / area | Greenfields |
| Town | East London |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Buffalo City |
| Municipality | Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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 Umtiza High School
Is Umtiza High School a public or private school?
Umtiza High School is a public high school.
Does Umtiza High School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Umtiza High School's matric pass rate?
86.0% of its 143 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 65.6%, 2024 87.5%.
How many learners are at Umtiza High School?
1 283 learners and 37 educators (about 34.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 46% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Umtiza High School?
Its EMIS number is 200200874. Its exam centre number is 4321105.
Where is Umtiza High School?
3 Umjelo Street, Santa Settlement,greenfields,east London,5208. It is in Greenfields, East London, Eastern Cape, in the Buffalo City education district. Phone 043 302 0992.
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