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Mida School

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

In Idutywa, Mida School operates as a private combined school. Its most recent matric class posted a 97.1% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Mida School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Mida School is a private combined school serving families in and around Idutywa. Being privately run, it sets its own fees rather than following the government quintile scale.

1,728
Learners
64
Educators
R30,000-R420,000/yr est.
Funding status
Private
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

As a private school, Mida School sets its own fee structure rather than following the government's quintile system. Independent schools nationally charge an estimated R30,000 to R420,000 a year, though independent school fees vary enormously, from low-fee private schools to boarding schools; contact the school directly for its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Mida School entered 102 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 97.1% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202313712188.3%
202411710287.2%
20251029997.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Mida School reported results in 11 of these subjects. Business Studies had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics915863.7%
Mathematical Literacy262492.3%
Physical Sciences604778.3%
Life Sciences948287.2%
Agricultural Sciences353291.4%
Accounting10990.0%
Business Studies1515100.0%
Economics2323100.0%
Geography828198.8%
History1818100.0%
English First Additional Language2929100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Amathole East district

Here is how Mida School compares with 5 other schools listed under Amathole East district.

  • Ngubetole Bam Junior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mida School, at 1,642 learners; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mida School, at 1,629 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.1% against Mida School's 97.1%.
  • Butterworth High School sits in roughly the same size range as Mida School, at 1,558 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 80.6% against Mida School's 97.1%.
  • Ndabankulu Senior Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Mida School, 1,145 compared with 1,728; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.4% against Mida School's 97.1%.
  • Xolilizwe Senior Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Mida School, 1,073 compared with 1,728; 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 Mida School's 97.1%.

Idutywa

Zooming into Idutywa, here are 5 other schools to compare against Mida School.

  • Ngubetole Bam Junior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mida School, at 1,642 learners; is a combined school run on a public rather than private basis; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Js Skenjana Senior Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Mida School, at 1,629 learners; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 88.1% against Mida School's 97.1%.
  • Xolilizwe Senior Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Mida School, 1,073 compared with 1,728; 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 Mida School's 97.1%.
  • Colosa Senior Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 889 learners against Mida School's 1,728; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 91.7% against Mida School's 97.1%.
  • Zweliwelile Senior Secondary School is noticeably smaller, with 817 learners against Mida School's 1,728; is a secondary school run on a public rather than private basis; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82.3% against Mida School's 97.1%.
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.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
264 Guido And Evelyn Street, Idutywa, 5000
Postal
P O Box 274, Idutywa, 5000
Telephone
047 489 1408
EMIS number
200300868

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mida School?
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 Mida School directly, on 047 489 1408, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mida 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 Mida School the best school in Idutywa?
On the numbers that are published, Mida School's matric pass rate of 97.1% 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 Mida School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Idutywa, including Ngubetole Bam Junior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Mida School?
Mida School reported 1,728 learners and 64 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 27 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 Mida School?
Yes. As a private school, Mida School 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 Mida School's matric results like?
Mida School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 97.1%, in 2025. That's up from 88.3% in 2023.
Is Mida School a public or private school?
Mida School is a private combined school. It operates outside the government quintile funding system and sets its own fees.
How can I contact Mida School?
You can call 047 489 1408. It is located at 264 Guido And Evelyn Street, Idutywa, 5000.
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