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Qadu Secondary School

Public secondary school · Bizana, Mbizana, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo East district (Unknown circuit)

Welcome to Qadu Secondary School, a public secondary school serving Bizana, Mbizana. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 81.1%.

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Qadu Secondary School is a public secondary school in Bizana, Mbizana. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

670
Learners
19
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Qadu Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Qadu Secondary School entered 217 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 81.1% pass rate. The pass rate has stayed fairly consistent over the past three years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
202320216280.2%
202419215882.3%
202521717681.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Qadu Secondary School reported results in 11 of these subjects. English First Additional Language led the field at 97.9%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics907280.0%
Mathematical Literacy1028482.4%
Physical Sciences837792.8%
Life Sciences16213985.8%
Agricultural Sciences877990.8%
Accounting302066.7%
Business Studies302480.0%
Economics302066.7%
Geography757296.0%
History806581.3%
English First Additional Language19218897.9%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo East district

5 other schools in Alfred Nzo East district, for comparison against Qadu Secondary School.

  • Ad Tshayingca Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,933 learners against Qadu Secondary School's 670; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93% against Qadu Secondary School's 81.1%.
  • Bizana Village Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Qadu Secondary School, 1,924 compared with 670; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.5% against Qadu Secondary School's 81.1%.
  • Plangeni Junior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,853 learners against Qadu Secondary School's 670; is a public combined school, a different phase than Qadu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mzamba Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Qadu Secondary School, 1,731 compared with 670; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 83.1% against Qadu Secondary School's 81.1%.
  • Didi Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,613 learners against Qadu Secondary School's 670; is a public primary school, a different phase than Qadu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Mbizana

Zooming into Mbizana, here are 5 other schools to compare against Qadu Secondary School.

  • Ngalonkulu Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Qadu Secondary School, at 623 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 64% against Qadu Secondary School's 81.1%.
  • Free Methodist Primary School teaches fewer learners than Qadu Secondary School, 461 compared with 670; is a public primary school, a different phase than Qadu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Bhovulengwe Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Qadu Secondary School, 407 compared with 670; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 88.2% against Qadu Secondary School's 81.1%.
  • Mlindazwe Primary School teaches fewer learners than Qadu Secondary School, 372 compared with 670; is a public primary school, a different phase than Qadu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Matwebu Full Service School is noticeably smaller, with 366 learners against Qadu Secondary School's 670; is a public primary school, a different phase than Qadu Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Qadu Secondary School for 2027

As a public school, Qadu 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
Amangutyana A/A, Mejela Location, Bizana, 4800
Postal
P.o. Box 599, Bizana, 4800,
EMIS number
200501036

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Qadu Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Qadu Secondary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Eastern Cape education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Qadu Secondary 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 Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Qadu Secondary School the best school in Mbizana?
On the numbers that are published, Qadu Secondary School's matric pass rate of 81.1% is lower than BHOVULENGWE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 88.2%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mbizana besides Qadu Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mbizana, including Ngalonkulu Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Qadu Secondary School?
Qadu Secondary School reported 670 learners and 19 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 Qadu Secondary School?
No. Qadu Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Qadu Secondary School's matric results like?
Qadu Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 81.1%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 80.2% since 2023.
Is Qadu Secondary School a public or private school?
Qadu Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Qadu Secondary School?
It is located at Amangutyana A/A, Mejela Location, Bizana, 4800.
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