Public secondary school · Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Bambilanga Senior Secondary School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Bambilanga Senior Secondary School is a public secondary school in Umtata, Mthatha. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.
Bambilanga Senior Secondary School entered 82 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 82.9% pass rate. The pass rate has come down over the past three years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 60 | 55 | 91.7% |
| 2024 | 73 | 71 | 97.3% |
| 2025 | 82 | 68 | 82.9% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Bambilanga Senior Secondary School reported results in 8 of these subjects. The best-performing subject was Physical Sciences, with a 100% pass rate.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 22 | 17 | 77.3% |
| Mathematical Literacy | 51 | 46 | 90.2% |
| Physical Sciences | 22 | 22 | 100.0% |
| Life Sciences | 22 | 22 | 100.0% |
| Agricultural Sciences | 22 | 22 | 100.0% |
| Geography | 51 | 48 | 94.1% |
| History | 51 | 49 | 96.1% |
| English First Additional Language | 73 | 73 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
Bambilanga Senior Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.
Bambilanga Senior Secondary School is a public school, so admission for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 for 2027 is handled through the Eastern Cape Department of Education's process; late applications are submitted via the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform. For Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12, parents apply directly at the school. See the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for the documents you'll need.