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Mthingwevu Secondary School

Public secondary school · Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape · Chris Hani East district (Unknown circuit)

Mthingwevu Secondary School is a public secondary school based in Cofimvaba. Its most recent matric class posted a 89.6% pass rate.

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

In Cofimvaba, Mthingwevu Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

407
Learners
13
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Mthingwevu Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q3. 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 Mthingwevu Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Mthingwevu Secondary School entered 48 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 89.6% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202367056.0%
2024663756.1%
2025484389.6%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Mthingwevu Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 98.5% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics9555.6%
Mathematical Literacy573866.7%
Physical Sciences9444.4%
Life Sciences13861.5%
Agricultural Sciences683551.5%
Business Studies161487.5%
Economics161168.8%
Geography432251.2%
History393076.9%
English First Additional Language686798.5%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Chris Hani East district

5 other schools in Chris Hani East district, for comparison against Mthingwevu Secondary School.

  • Nyanga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,527 learners against Mthingwevu Secondary School's 407, and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Sitoza Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mthingwevu Secondary School, 1,513 compared with 407; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.7% against Mthingwevu Secondary School's 89.6%.
  • Cofimvaba Finishing School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Mthingwevu Secondary School's 407; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85% against Mthingwevu Secondary School's 89.6%.
  • Pakamani Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,310 learners against Mthingwevu Secondary School's 407, and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Engcobo Village Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,219 learners against Mthingwevu Secondary School's 407; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 79.6% against Mthingwevu Secondary School's 89.6%.

Cofimvaba

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

  • Cofimvaba Finishing School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,400 learners against Mthingwevu Secondary School's 407; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 85% against Mthingwevu Secondary School's 89.6%.
  • St James Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Mthingwevu Secondary School, 955 compared with 407; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 81.4% against Mthingwevu Secondary School's 89.6%.
  • Mdeni Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 887 learners against Mthingwevu Secondary School's 407; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.2% against Mthingwevu Secondary School's 89.6%.
  • Daliwonga Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 684 learners against Mthingwevu Secondary School's 407; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 96.4% against Mthingwevu Secondary School's 89.6%.
  • Ncuncuzo Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 618 learners against Mthingwevu Secondary School's 407, and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Mthingwevu Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Mthingwevu Secondary School follows the Eastern Cape's admissions process: Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 late applications go through the Eastern Cape Admissions Platform, and all other grades apply in person at the school. Read the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide for what's required.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
Mtingwevu A/A, Cofimvaba, 5403
Postal
To Be Updated
Telephone
047 874 0469
EMIS number
200300134

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Mthingwevu Secondary 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 Mthingwevu Secondary School directly, on 047 874 0469, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Mthingwevu Secondary School?
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 Mthingwevu Secondary School the best school in Cofimvaba?
On the numbers that are published, Mthingwevu Secondary School's matric pass rate of 89.6% is lower than DALIWONGA SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 96.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Cofimvaba besides Mthingwevu Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Cofimvaba, including Cofimvaba Finishing School.
How big are the classes at Mthingwevu Secondary School?
Mthingwevu Secondary School reported 407 learners and 13 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 31 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 Mthingwevu Secondary School?
Yes, Mthingwevu Secondary 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 Mthingwevu Secondary School's matric results like?
Mthingwevu Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 89.6%, in 2025. That's up from 56% in 2023.
Is Mthingwevu Secondary School a public or private school?
Mthingwevu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Mthingwevu Secondary School?
You can call 047 874 0469. It is located at Mtingwevu A/A, Cofimvaba, 5403.
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