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Umtata International School

Public combined school · Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape · Or Tambo Inland district (Unknown circuit)

Umtata International School is a public combined school in Umtata, Mthatha. The school's latest NSC pass rate stands at 84.1%.

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

Located in Umtata, Mthatha, Umtata International School is a public combined school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q3.

901
Learners
33
Educators
QQ3 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Umtata International 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 Umtata International School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2025

Of the 207 learners from Umtata International School who wrote matric in 2025, 84.1% passed. That marks an improvement over the previous two years.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231661053.0%
202520717484.1%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Umtata International School offered results across 11 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was Geography, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics1085046.3%
Mathematical Literacy604168.3%
Physical Sciences625080.6%
Life Sciences868194.2%
Agricultural Sciences282796.4%
Accounting12866.7%
Business Studies756586.7%
Economics523873.1%
Geography9393100.0%
History898292.1%
English First Additional Language145145100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Or Tambo Inland district

Here is how Umtata International School compares with 5 other schools listed under Or Tambo Inland district.

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Umtata International School's 901; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umtata International School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Umtata International School's 84.1%.
  • Sinolwazi Senior Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Umtata International School, 2,116 compared with 901; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umtata International School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92.5% against Umtata International School's 84.1%.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Umtata International School, 1,950 compared with 901; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umtata International School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.8% against Umtata International School's 84.1%.
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Umtata International School's 901, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against Umtata International School's 901; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umtata International School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 58.5% against Umtata International School's 84.1%.

Mthatha

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

  • Zimele Senior Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 2,172 learners against Umtata International School's 901; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umtata International School; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 95.7% against Umtata International School's 84.1%.
  • St Johns College teaches considerably more learners than Umtata International School, 1,950 compared with 901; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umtata International School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 78.8% against Umtata International School's 84.1%.
  • Good Shepherd English School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,910 learners against Umtata International School's 901, and is a primary school run on a private rather than public basis.
  • Attwell Madala High School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,870 learners against Umtata International School's 901; is a public secondary school, a different phase than Umtata International School; charges fees under quintile Q3; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 58.5% against Umtata International School's 84.1%.
  • Excelsior School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,817 learners against Umtata International School's 901; charges fees under quintile Q4; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 76.1% against Umtata International School's 84.1%.
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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Provincial admissions

Applying to Umtata International School for 2027

Because Umtata International School is a public school in the Eastern Cape, Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 applications for 2027 run through the province's Eastern Cape Admissions Platform for late applications, while Grades 2 to 7 and 9 to 12 are applied for in person at the preferred school. the full Eastern Cape School Application Process Guide covers the required documents.

Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
1 School Street, Sidwadwa View, Mthata, 5099
Postal
P/Bag X 5122, Sidwadwa View, Mthatha, 5099
Telephone
047 537 5010
EMIS number
200404014

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Umtata International 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 Umtata International School directly, on 047 537 5010, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Umtata International 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 the relevant intake grade placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Umtata International School the best school in Mthatha?
On the numbers that are published, Umtata International School's matric pass rate of 84.1% is lower than ZIMELE SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL's 95.7%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Mthatha besides Umtata International School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Mthatha, including Zimele Senior Secondary School.
How big are the classes at Umtata International School?
Umtata International School reported 901 learners and 33 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 Umtata International School?
Yes, Umtata International 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 Umtata International School's matric results like?
Umtata International School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 84.1%, in 2025. That's up from 3% in 2023.
Is Umtata International School a public or private school?
Umtata International School is a public combined school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Umtata International School?
You can call 047 537 5010. It is located at 1 School Street, Sidwadwa View, Mthata, 5099.
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