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Idutywa School Of Excellence

Private secondary school · Idutywa, Eastern Cape · Amathole East district (Unknown circuit)

Idutywa School Of Excellence is a private secondary school based in Idutywa. Its most recent matric class posted a 78.4% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find everything you need to know about Idutywa School Of Excellence, including its location, admissions process, fees and matric results.

In Idutywa, Idutywa School Of Excellence operates as a private secondary school. As a private school, it operates outside the government quintile funding system.

316
Learners
9
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Idutywa School Of Excellence is privately funded and sets its own fees. Fees at private schools in South Africa typically fall between R30,000 and R420,000 a year depending on the school. Prospective parents should contact Idutywa School Of Excellence directly for the current fee schedule.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Idutywa School Of Excellence entered 167 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 78.4% pass rate. That is a step back from the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202325421484.3%
202421717379.7%
202516713178.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Idutywa School Of Excellence offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language led the field at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1356850.4%
Mathematical Literacy827389.0%
Physical Sciences946569.1%
Life Sciences14210976.8%
Agricultural Sciences615285.2%
Accounting281864.3%
Business Studies524790.4%
Economics413380.5%
Geography1099688.1%
History676698.5%
English First Additional Language177177100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amathole East district

Here is how Idutywa School Of Excellence compares with 5 other schools listed under Amathole East district.

  • Mida School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,728 learners against Idutywa School Of Excellence's 316; is a private combined school, a different phase than Idutywa School Of Excellence; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Idutywa School Of Excellence's 78.4%.
  • Ngubetole Bam Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Idutywa School Of Excellence, 1,642 compared with 316; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Idutywa School Of Excellence, 1,629 compared with 316; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.1% against Idutywa School Of Excellence's 78.4%.
  • Butterworth High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,558 learners against Idutywa School Of Excellence's 316; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 80.6% against Idutywa School Of Excellence's 78.4%.
  • Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,145 learners against Idutywa School Of Excellence's 316; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.4% against Idutywa School Of Excellence's 78.4%.

Idutywa

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

  • Mida School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,728 learners against Idutywa School Of Excellence's 316; is a private combined school, a different phase than Idutywa School Of Excellence; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.1% against Idutywa School Of Excellence's 78.4%.
  • Ngubetole Bam Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Idutywa School Of Excellence, 1,642 compared with 316; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Idutywa School Of Excellence, 1,629 compared with 316; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.1% against Idutywa School Of Excellence's 78.4%.
  • Xolilizwe Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,073 learners against Idutywa School Of Excellence's 316; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.3% against Idutywa School Of Excellence's 78.4%.
  • Colosa Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Idutywa School Of Excellence, 889 compared with 316; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.7% against Idutywa School Of Excellence's 78.4%.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
No 26 Station Road, Luke Premises, Dutywa, Dutywa, 5000
Telephone
083 241 9792
EMIS number
200401414

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Idutywa School Of Excellence?
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 Idutywa School Of Excellence directly, on 083 241 9792, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Idutywa School Of Excellence?
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 Idutywa School Of Excellence the best school in Idutywa?
On the numbers that are published, Idutywa School Of Excellence's matric pass rate of 78.4% is lower than XOLILIZWE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 99.3%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Idutywa besides Idutywa School Of Excellence?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Idutywa, including Mida School.
How big are the classes at Idutywa School Of Excellence?
Idutywa School Of Excellence reported 316 learners and 9 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 35 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 Idutywa School Of Excellence?
Yes. As a private school, Idutywa School Of Excellence sets its own fees, typically in the range of R30,000 to R420,000 a year nationally for schools like it, so contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Idutywa School Of Excellence's matric results like?
Idutywa School Of Excellence's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 78.4%, in 2025. That's down from 84.3% in 2023.
Is Idutywa School Of Excellence a public or private school?
Idutywa School Of Excellence is a private secondary school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Idutywa School Of Excellence?
You can call 083 241 9792. It is located at No 26 Station Road, Luke Premises, Dutywa, Dutywa, 5000.
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