Mdatya Secondary School
Bizana, Eastern Cape · Alfred Nzo East
About Mdatya Secondary School
Mdatya Secondary School (EMIS: 200500639) is a public secondary school situated in Bizana, Eastern Cape and managed by the Alfred Nzo East education district. The 2025 academic year saw 1014 enrolled learners instructed by 32 educators, resulting in a ratio of 32:1. This is a no-fee school, meaning no compulsory tuition fees are charged.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Mdatya Secondary School is classified as a Q1 school, which means it serves the most economically disadvantaged communities and receives the highest per-learner government allocation under the National Norms and Standards for School Funding.
Fee Status
As a Q1 institution, Mdatya Secondary School is designated as a no-fee school. Parents and guardians are not required to pay school fees, ensuring that financial circumstances do not bar learners from accessing quality education.
Section 21 Status
Mdatya Secondary School is a Section 21 school, meaning the School Governing Body (SGB) manages its own budget. This financial autonomy allows the school to make independent decisions regarding its operational needs without direct provincial administration.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Mdatya Secondary School reported a total enrollment of 1,014 learners with a teaching staff of 32 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 32:1, reflecting a moderate class size typical of South African schools.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Mdatya Secondary School is situated in Bizana, within the Eastern Cape province. The school falls under the Alfred Nzo East education district.
Administratively, the school is located in the Alfred Nzo District Municipality, under the Mbizana Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as rural.
The school's physical address is: Amadiba A/A, Mdatya Village, Bizana, 4800. For postal correspondence, use: P.o. Box 644, Bizana, 4800.
Curriculum & Academics
Mdatya Secondary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a ordinary curriculum within the secondary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Mdatya Secondary School was historically administered under the New Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the Eastern Cape Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by government and the school buildings are owned by public.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Mdatya Secondary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- No-fee enrollment requirements
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
Amadiba A/A, Mdatya Village, Bizana, 4800
Bizana, Eastern Cape
Postal
P.o. Box 644, Bizana, 4800
Phone
+27 82 516 9175Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Within typical range
Quick Info
EMIS Number
200500639
Department of Basic Education
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Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.