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A M Tapa Secondary School

Public secondary school · Lower Regu Location, Middledrift, Eastern Cape · Amathole West district (Unknown circuit)

A M Tapa Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Lower Regu Location, Middledrift. Its last matric group achieved a 83.3% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about A M Tapa Secondary School, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Lower Regu Location, Middledrift, A M Tapa Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. The school falls under quintile Q3 and charges no school fees.

342
Learners
10
Educators
QQ3 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q3 no-fee school, A M Tapa Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 42 learners from A M Tapa Secondary School who wrote matric in 2025, 83.3% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023393794.9%
2024323196.9%
2025423583.3%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, A M Tapa Secondary School offered results across 9 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Physical Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics7457.1%
Mathematical Literacy252496.0%
Physical Sciences22100.0%
Life Sciences171694.1%
Agricultural Sciences201995.0%
Accounting121083.3%
Business Studies1515100.0%
Economics302480.0%
English First Additional Language323196.9%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amathole West district

5 other schools in Amathole West district, for comparison against A M Tapa Secondary School.

  • Kubusie Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,224 learners against A M Tapa Secondary School's 342; is a public combined school, a different phase than A M Tapa Secondary School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 94.8% against A M Tapa Secondary School's 83.3%.
  • Fundani High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,170 learners against A M Tapa Secondary School's 342; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 87.8% against A M Tapa Secondary School's 83.3%.
  • Nathaniel Pamla High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,020 learners against A M Tapa Secondary School's 342; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 86.1% against A M Tapa Secondary School's 83.3%.
  • Jongile Nompondo Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,001 learners against A M Tapa Secondary School's 342; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 67.6% against A M Tapa Secondary School's 83.3%.
  • Sinethemba Public School teaches considerably more learners than A M Tapa Secondary School, 933 compared with 342; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 74.4% against A M Tapa Secondary School's 83.3%.

Middledrift

And within Middledrift itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Tom's Place Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 550 learners against A M Tapa Secondary School's 342; is a public primary school, a different phase than A M Tapa Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Ntabenkonyana Senior Secondary School is a similar size to A M Tapa Secondary School, with 443 learners against 342; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.3% against A M Tapa Secondary School's 83.3%.
  • Mdibaniso Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as A M Tapa Secondary School, at 366 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (84.3% against A M Tapa Secondary School's 83.3%).
  • Kama High School is a similar size to A M Tapa Secondary School, with 240 learners against 342; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (82.4% against A M Tapa Secondary School's 83.3%).
  • Hh Majiza Senior Secondary School teaches fewer learners than A M Tapa Secondary School, 196 compared with 342; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (82.1% against A M Tapa Secondary School's 83.3%).
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to A M Tapa Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, A M Tapa Secondary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Lower Regu Location, Middledrift, 5685
Postal
P O Box 34, Middledrift, 5685
Telephone
063 120 5746
EMIS number
200200002

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at A M Tapa Secondary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask A M Tapa Secondary School directly, on 063 120 5746, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to A M Tapa Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is A M Tapa Secondary School the best school in Middledrift?
On the numbers that are published, A M Tapa Secondary School's matric pass rate of 83.3% is lower than MDIBANISO SECONDARY SCHOOL's 84.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Middledrift besides A M Tapa Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Middledrift, including Tom's Place Primary School.
How big are the classes at A M Tapa Secondary School?
A M Tapa Secondary School reported 342 learners and 10 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 34 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at A M Tapa Secondary School?
No. A M Tapa Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q3 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are A M Tapa Secondary School's matric results like?
A M Tapa Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 83.3%, in 2025. That's down from 94.9% in 2023.
Is A M Tapa Secondary School a public or private school?
A M Tapa Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact A M Tapa Secondary School?
You can call 063 120 5746. It is located at Lower Regu Location, Middledrift, 5685.
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