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Sithukuthezi Secondary School

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

Sithukuthezi Secondary School is a public secondary school in Bizana. Its most recent matric class posted a 87.9% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Sithukuthezi Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Bizana, Sithukuthezi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a no-fee school, funded under quintile Q1.

839
Learners
23
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

As a quintile Q1 no-fee school, Sithukuthezi Secondary School does not charge school fees. State funding covers its running costs.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Sithukuthezi Secondary School entered 99 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 87.9% pass rate. Results have held steady year on year.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023766990.8%
2024746182.4%
2025998787.9%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Sithukuthezi Secondary School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. Life Sciences had the strongest result, at 100%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics493673.5%
Mathematical Literacy252288.0%
Physical Sciences403280.0%
Life Sciences4040100.0%
Agricultural Sciences4040100.0%
Accounting9888.9%
Business Studies99100.0%
Economics342058.8%
Geography252288.0%
History252496.0%
English First Additional Language7474100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Alfred Nzo East district

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

  • Ad Tshayingca Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sithukuthezi Secondary School, 1,933 compared with 839; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93% against Sithukuthezi Secondary School's 87.9%.
  • Bizana Village Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,924 learners against Sithukuthezi Secondary School's 839; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.5% against Sithukuthezi Secondary School's 87.9%.
  • Plangeni Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sithukuthezi Secondary School, 1,853 compared with 839; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sithukuthezi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mzamba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,731 learners against Sithukuthezi Secondary School's 839; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.1% against Sithukuthezi Secondary School's 87.9%.
  • Didi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sithukuthezi Secondary School, 1,613 compared with 839; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sithukuthezi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.

Bizana

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

  • Ad Tshayingca Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sithukuthezi Secondary School, 1,933 compared with 839; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93% against Sithukuthezi Secondary School's 87.9%.
  • Bizana Village Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,924 learners against Sithukuthezi Secondary School's 839; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 93.5% against Sithukuthezi Secondary School's 87.9%.
  • Plangeni Junior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Sithukuthezi Secondary School, 1,853 compared with 839; is a public combined school, a different phase than Sithukuthezi Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Mzamba Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,731 learners against Sithukuthezi Secondary School's 839; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 83.1% against Sithukuthezi Secondary School's 87.9%.
  • Didi Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Sithukuthezi Secondary School, 1,613 compared with 839; is a public primary school, a different phase than Sithukuthezi Secondary School; 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 Sithukuthezi Secondary School for 2027

Sithukuthezi Secondary School 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
Amantshangase A/A, Emaqadini Location, Bizana, 4800
Postal
Private Bagx593, Mbizana, Mbizana, 4800
Telephone
083 744 1761
EMIS number
200501123

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Sithukuthezi 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 Sithukuthezi Secondary School directly, on 083 744 1761, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Sithukuthezi 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 Sithukuthezi Secondary School the best school in Bizana?
On the numbers that are published, Sithukuthezi Secondary School's matric pass rate of 87.9% is lower than BIZANA VILLAGE SECONDARY SCHOOL's 93.5%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Bizana besides Sithukuthezi Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bizana, including Ad Tshayingca Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Sithukuthezi Secondary School?
Sithukuthezi Secondary School reported 839 learners and 23 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 36 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 Sithukuthezi Secondary School?
No. Sithukuthezi Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Sithukuthezi Secondary School's matric results like?
Sithukuthezi Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 87.9%, in 2025. It has stayed close to 90.8% since 2023.
Is Sithukuthezi Secondary School a public or private school?
Sithukuthezi Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Sithukuthezi Secondary School?
You can call 083 744 1761. It is located at Amantshangase A/A, Emaqadini Location, Bizana, 4800.
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