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Attwell Madala High School

Public secondary school · Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

Attwell Madala High School is a public secondary school in Umtata, Mthatha. Its most recent matric class posted a 58.5% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Attwell Madala High School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Umtata, Mthatha, Attwell Madala High School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

1,870
Learners
52
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Attwell Madala High School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Attwell Madala High School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Of the 282 learners from Attwell Madala High School who wrote matric in 2025, 58.5% passed. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202326718870.4%
202426820978.0%
202528216558.5%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Attwell Madala High School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1475336.1%
Mathematical Literacy12110082.6%
Physical Sciences1246451.6%
Life Sciences22718280.2%
Agricultural Sciences17412873.6%
Accounting412253.7%
Business Studies413380.5%
Economics1277760.6%
Geography14111480.9%
History19718493.4%
English First Additional Language267267100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

A look at 5 other schools sharing Or Tambo Inland district with Attwell Madala High School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Attwell Madala High School, with 2,172 learners against 1,870; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Attwell Madala High School's 58.5%.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Attwell Madala High School, at 2,116 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.5% against Attwell Madala High School's 58.5%.
  • St Johns College is a similar size to Attwell Madala High School, with 1,950 learners against 1,870; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78.8% against Attwell Madala High School's 58.5%.
  • Good Shepherd English School is a similar size to Attwell Madala High School, with 1,910 learners against 1,870, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Excelsior School sits in roughly the same size range as Attwell Madala High School, at 1,817 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Attwell Madala High School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 76.1% against Attwell Madala High School's 58.5%.

Mthatha

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

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Attwell Madala High School, with 2,172 learners against 1,870; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Attwell Madala High School's 58.5%.
  • St Johns College is a similar size to Attwell Madala High School, with 1,950 learners against 1,870; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78.8% against Attwell Madala High School's 58.5%.
  • Good Shepherd English School is a similar size to Attwell Madala High School, with 1,910 learners against 1,870, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Excelsior School sits in roughly the same size range as Attwell Madala High School, at 1,817 learners; is a public combined school, a different phase than Attwell Madala High School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 76.1% against Attwell Madala High School's 58.5%.
  • Nozuko Senior Secondary School is a similar size to Attwell Madala High School, with 1,681 learners against 1,870; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.4% against Attwell Madala High School's 58.5%.
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 Attwell Madala High School for 2027

As a public school, Attwell Madala High 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
Durban Road , Hillcrest, Mthatha, 5099
Postal
5099
Telephone
047 534 5010
EMIS number
200401228

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Attwell Madala High 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 Attwell Madala High School directly, on 047 534 5010, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Attwell Madala High 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 Attwell Madala High School the best school in Mthatha?
On the numbers that are published, Attwell Madala High School's matric pass rate of 58.5% is lower than ZIMELE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 95.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mthatha besides Attwell Madala High School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Attwell Madala High School?
Attwell Madala High School reported 1,870 learners and 52 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Attwell Madala High School?
Yes, Attwell Madala High School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Attwell Madala High School's matric results like?
Attwell Madala High School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 58.5%, in 2025. That's down from 70.4% in 2023.
Is Attwell Madala High School a public or private school?
Attwell Madala High School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Attwell Madala High School?
You can call 047 534 5010. It is located at Durban Road , Hillcrest, Mthatha, 5099.
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