Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Dicoliny Area, Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)
On this page, you will find what parents need to know about Efata Special School, from its location and fees to its admissions process and matric results.
Efata Special School is a public school in Dicoliny Area, Mthatha.
In 2025, 14 matric candidates from Efata Special School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 71.4% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.
| Year | Candidates wrote | Achieved NSC | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15 | 9 | 60.0% |
| 2024 | 11 | 10 | 90.9% |
| 2025 | 14 | 10 | 71.4% |
Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.
Efata Special School reported results in 4 of these subjects. Business Studies led the field at 100%.
| Subject | Wrote | Achieved | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Literacy | 6 | 4 | 66.7% |
| Business Studies | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| History | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| English First Additional Language | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.
As a fee-charging quintile N/A school, Efata Special School sets school fees to supplement its state funding, with schools in this quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. Prospective parents should contact Efata Special School for its exact current amount.
Because Efata Special School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.