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Efata Special School

Public special needs education school, special needs education specialisation · Dicoliny Area, Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Efata Special School, a public school serving Dicoliny Area, Mthatha. Its most recent matric class posted a 71.4% pass rate.

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Efata Special School is a public school in Dicoliny Area, Mthatha.

303
Learners
55
Educators
R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Special Needs Education
Specialisation
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

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.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

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.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202315960.0%
2024111090.9%
2025141071.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Efata Special School reported results in 4 of these subjects. Business Studies led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematical Literacy6466.7%
Business Studies66100.0%
History66100.0%
English First Additional Language1111100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

Here is how Efata Special School compares with 5 other schools listed under Or Tambo Inland district.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Efata Special School, 2,172 compared with 303; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Efata Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Efata Special School's 71.4%.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,116 learners against Efata Special School's 303; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Efata Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.5% against Efata Special School's 71.4%.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Efata Special School's 303; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Efata Special School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78.8% against Efata Special School's 71.4%.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Efata Special School, 1,910 compared with 303, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Efata Special School, 1,870 compared with 303; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Efata Special School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 58.5% against Efata Special School's 71.4%.

Mthatha

Zooming into Mthatha, here are 5 other schools to compare against Efata Special School.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Efata Special School, 2,172 compared with 303; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Efata Special School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Efata Special School's 71.4%.
  • St Johns College is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,950 learners against Efata Special School's 303; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Efata Special School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 78.8% against Efata Special School's 71.4%.
  • Good Shepherd English School teaches considerably more learners than Efata Special School, 1,910 compared with 303, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School teaches considerably more learners than Efata Special School, 1,870 compared with 303; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Efata Special School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 58.5% against Efata Special School's 71.4%.
  • Excelsior School teaches considerably more learners than Efata Special School, 1,817 compared with 303; is a public combined school, a different phase than Efata Special School; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 76.1% against Efata Special School's 71.4%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Efata Special School for 2027

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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Queenstown Road, Mthata, 5099
Postal
P O Box 177 5099
EMIS number
200401369

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Efata Special School?
No phone number or email is on record for Efata Special School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Efata Special School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern the relevant intake grade intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Efata Special School the best school in Mthatha?
On the numbers that are published, Efata Special School's matric pass rate of 71.4% 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 Efata Special School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Efata Special School?
Efata Special School reported 303 learners and 55 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 6 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 Efata Special School?
Yes, Efata Special 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 Efata Special School's matric results like?
Efata Special School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 71.4%, in 2025. That's up from 60% in 2023.
Is Efata Special School a public or private school?
Efata Special School is a public school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Efata Special School?
It is located at Queenstown Road, Mthata, 5099.
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