Mandela School Of Science And Technology 2027 Applications and Fees, Schoolhive

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

In Mthatha, Mandela School Of Science And Technology operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

551

Learners

Educators

QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.

Funding status

Technical

Specialisation

Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mandela School Of Science And Technology is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. 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 Mandela School Of Science And Technology specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

Of the 97 learners from Mandela School Of Science And Technology who wrote matric in 2025, 91.8% passed. The pass rate has improved over the past three years.

Year	Candidates wrote	Achieved NSC	Pass rate
2023	66	56	84.8%
2024	71	64	90.1%
2025	97	89	91.8%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mandela School Of Science And Technology offered results across 6 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 100%.

Subject	Wrote	Achieved	Pass rate
Mathematics	67	33	49.3%
Physical Sciences	67	55	82.1%
Life Sciences	67	56	83.6%
Agricultural Sciences	34	33	97.1%
Geography	19	18	94.7%
English First Additional Language	71	71	100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Mandela School Of Science And Technology's 551; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Mandela School Of Science And Technology's 91.8%.
Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mandela School Of Science And Technology, 2,116 compared with 551; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (92.5% against Mandela School Of Science And Technology's 91.8%).
St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Mandela School Of Science And Technology, 1,950 compared with 551; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.8% against Mandela School Of Science And Technology's 91.8%.
Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Mandela School Of Science And Technology's 551, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against Mandela School Of Science And Technology's 551; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 58.5% against Mandela School Of Science And Technology's 91.8%.

Mthatha

Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Mandela School Of Science And Technology's 551; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Mandela School Of Science And Technology's 91.8%.
St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Mandela School Of Science And Technology, 1,950 compared with 551; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.8% against Mandela School Of Science And Technology's 91.8%.
Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Mandela School Of Science And Technology's 551, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against Mandela School Of Science And Technology's 551; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 58.5% against Mandela School Of Science And Technology's 91.8%.
Excelsior School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,817 learners against Mandela School Of Science And Technology's 551; is a public combined school, a different phase than Mandela School Of Science And Technology; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.1% against Mandela School Of Science And Technology's 91.8%.

Admissions

How to apply

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.

Provincial admissions

Applying to Mandela School Of Science And Technology for 2027

Mandela School Of Science And Technology 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.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address: Mvezo, Mthata, 5099
Telephone: 047 493 0113
EMIS number: 200400285

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Frequently asked questions

Are applications open at Mandela School Of Science And Technology?

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 Mandela School Of Science And Technology directly, on 047 493 0113, what its current 2027 intake dates are.

How do you apply to Mandela School Of Science And Technology?

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 Mandela School Of Science And Technology the best school in Mthatha?

On the numbers that are published, Mandela School Of Science And Technology's matric pass rate of 91.8% 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 Mandela School Of Science And Technology?

Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.

How big are the classes at Mandela School Of Science And Technology?

Mandela School Of Science And Technology reported 551 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 24 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 Mandela School Of Science And Technology?

Yes, Mandela School Of Science And Technology 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 Mandela School Of Science And Technology's matric results like?

Mandela School Of Science And Technology's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 91.8%, in 2025. That's up from 84.8% in 2023.

Is Mandela School Of Science And Technology a public or private school?

Mandela School Of Science And Technology is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.

How can I contact Mandela School Of Science And Technology?

You can call 047 493 0113. It is located at Mvezo, Mthata, 5099.