Holy Cross Kiddieland
Mthatha, OR Tambo Inland, Eastern Cape
What kind of school is Holy Cross Kiddieland?
Holy Cross Kiddieland is an independent combined school in Mthatha, within the OR Tambo Inland education district of the Eastern Cape. EMIS records it as a large school with 1,416 enrolled learners and 45 educators, giving a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1. Matric candidates write the National Senior Certificate (NSC) administered by the Department of Basic Education.
Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.
What You Should Know
Independent school
Privately-run with its own fee structure, curriculum flexibility, and admission policies. Registered with the Department of Education.
Large school
This school has 1,416 enrolled learners.
Combined school
Classified as a combined school in EMIS, covering both primary and secondary phases.
What is the learner-to-educator ratio at Holy Cross Kiddieland?
How many learners there are per educator, compared to schools in the same quintile and phase. The educator count includes teachers, heads of department, and principals — so real class sizes are usually larger than this number suggests.
Fewer learners per educator than 4% of similar schools
(Independent Combined schools in Eastern Cape)
NSC Matric Results
Each year reflects a different cohort. Year-on-year change does not necessarily indicate improvement or decline.
93.9% pass rate in 2025 — 9 UNKNOWN schools in Eastern Cape scored lower, 13 scored higher.
Each dot is one school. The dashed amber line shows where the typical similar school sits — half score above, half below. Pass rates each year reflect a different group of students.
Source: DBE NSC School Performance Report 2025. Methodology
Distance to Major Centres
Straight-line distance (actual driving may differ)
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Location
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What other schools are near Holy Cross Kiddieland?
Other schools within a few kilometres. Proximity does not imply similarity — these schools may serve different phases, quintiles, or communities.
Fewer learners per educator than 43% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 20% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 26% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 31% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 77% of similar schools
Schools serving similar communities
Other combined schools in Eastern Cape (independent).
Peer group defined as same quintile + phase + province. These schools face similar resource constraints to Holy Cross Kiddieland.
Fewer learners per educator than 43% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 5% of similar schools
Fewer learners per educator than 89% of similar schools
Frequently Asked Questions
School data: DBE EMIS Q3 2025. Matric results: NSC School Performance Report 2025. Infrastructure: NEIMS/EFMS 2021 (historical). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology
Some data fields may not be available for all schools. Missing data is shown as '—' or 'Not available'. Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025.