Public secondary school, technical specialisation · Mthatha, Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.