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Schools in Mthatha

OR Tambo Inland, Eastern Cape

31 schools Ā· 22 primary Ā· 6 secondary Ā· 25:1 ratio

Source: DBE EMIS Q3 2025 + NSC School Performance Report 2025Last updated
31 results
Showing 31 of 31 schools
Apollo Progressive School
PrimaryIndependent
211 learners 9 educators 23:1

Fewer learners per educator than 20% of similar schools

Mthatha
Ashton Nkala Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
216 learners 10 educators 22:1

Fewer learners per educator than 77% of similar schools

Mthatha
Bathande High School
SecondaryPublicQ3
367 learners 8 educators 46:1

Fewer learners per educator than 1% of similar schools

Mthatha
Chrissem Comprehesive Christion School
PrimaryIndependent
113 learners 8 educators 14:1

Fewer learners per educator than 61% of similar schools

Mthatha
Christ the King International
SecondaryIndependent
52 learners 10 educators 5:1

Fewer learners per educator than 80% of similar schools

Mthatha
Dreamland Preparatory School
PrimaryIndependent
509 learners 19 educators 27:1

Fewer learners per educator than 14% of similar schools

Mthatha
Esethu Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
448 learners 12 educators 37:1

Fewer learners per educator than 13% of similar schools

Mthatha
Faith Primary School
PrimaryIndependent
1,223 learners 39 educators 31:1

Fewer learners per educator than 8% of similar schools

Mthatha
Good Shepherd English School
PrimaryIndependent
1,910 learners 48 educators 40:1

Fewer learners per educator than 5% of similar schools

Mthatha
Holy Cross Kiddieland
CombinedIndependent
1,416 learners 45 educators 32:1

Fewer learners per educator than 4% of similar schools

Mthatha
Holy Word Primary School
PrimaryIndependent
399 learners 17 educators 24:1

Fewer learners per educator than 19% of similar schools

Mthatha
James Kobi Junior Secondary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
420 learners 15 educators 28:1

Fewer learners per educator than 53% of similar schools

Mthatha
Khanya Secondary School
SecondaryIndependent
59 learners 8 educators 7:1

Fewer learners per educator than 63% of similar schools

Mthatha
Mandela School of Science and Technology
SecondaryPublicQ1
551 learners 23 educators 24:1

Fewer learners per educator than 86% of similar schools

Mthatha
Mbozwana Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ1
101 learners 6 educators 17:1

Fewer learners per educator than 86% of similar schools

Mthatha
Mpikwana Junior Secondary School
PrimaryPublicQ1
185 learners 9 educators 21:1

Fewer learners per educator than 72% of similar schools

Mthatha
Mziwodumo Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
170 learners 8 educators 21:1

Fewer learners per educator than 79% of similar schools

Mthatha
Ngquqa Junior Secondary School
CombinedPublicQ1
132 learners 7 educators 19:1

Fewer learners per educator than 90% of similar schools

Mthatha
Njemla Junior Secondary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
251 learners 7 educators 36:1

Fewer learners per educator than 18% of similar schools

Mthatha
Nontangana Senior Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
197 learners 6 educators 33:1

Fewer learners per educator than 32% of similar schools

Mthatha
Pink and Blue Kindergate Primary
PrimaryIndependent
107 learners 7 educators 15:1

Fewer learners per educator than 56% of similar schools

Mthatha
River Jordaan Primary School
PrimaryIndependent
535 learners 11 educators 49:1

Fewer learners per educator than 1% of similar schools

Mthatha
Sidwadwa Primary School
PrimaryPublicQ3
506 learners 20 educators 25:1

Fewer learners per educator than 63% of similar schools

Mthatha
Siyalakha Christian School
PrimaryIndependent
330 learners 16 educators 21:1

Fewer learners per educator than 30% of similar schools

Mthatha
Smiley Tots Academy
PrimaryIndependent
60 learners 4 educators 15:1

Fewer learners per educator than 57% of similar schools

Mthatha
St Judes Primary School
CombinedIndependent
202 learners 13 educators 16:1

Fewer learners per educator than 43% of similar schools

Mthatha
St Martins High School
SecondaryIndependent
203 learners 13 educators 16:1

Fewer learners per educator than 31% of similar schools

Mthatha
St Martins Private Primary School
PrimaryIndependent
278 learners 13 educators 21:1

Fewer learners per educator than 26% of similar schools

Mthatha
The Eagle Academy Primary School
PrimaryIndependent
803 learners 18 educators 45:1

Fewer learners per educator than 4% of similar schools

Mthatha
Tyldon School
PrimaryIndependent
112 learners 9 educators 12:1

Fewer learners per educator than 70% of similar schools

Mthatha
Zangqele Senior Secondary School
SecondaryPublicQ3
530 learners 14 educators 38:1

Fewer learners per educator than 24% of similar schools

Mthatha

About Mthatha

Mthatha falls within the OR Tambo Inland education district of Eastern Cape. It has 31 registered schools, including 22 primary and 6 secondary. The average learner-to-educator ratio across the area is 25:1. There are 13 public schools and 18 independent schools in the area.

Schools range across quintile 1–3.

School data sourced from the Department of Basic Education (EMIS). Peer comparisons are based on schools within the same quintile, phase, and province group. The learner-educator ratio includes all staff classified as educators — actual class sizes may differ. Learn about our methodology