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Public high school
Arthur Ngunga Senior Secondary School
Mount Ayliff, Eastern Cape
Arthur Ngunga Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Mount Ayliff, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 741 learners and 24 educators, about 30.9 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 2 school, meaning it serves the second-poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 85.3% of its 102 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
85.3% of the school's 102 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 95 | 77 | 81.1% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 113 | 74 | 65.5% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 102 | 87 | 85.3% | 84.2% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 741 |
| Educators (2025) | 24 |
| Learners per educator | 30.9 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 55% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200500005 |
| Exam centre number | 4251001 |
Address and location
| Street address | Goso Loc,mount Ayliff,4735 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 15, Mount Ayliff, 4735 |
| Town | Mount Ayliff |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Alfred Nzo West |
| Municipality | Umzimvubu Local Municipality |
| Former department | New Education Department |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Eastern Cape open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Arthur Ngunga Senior Secondary School
Is Arthur Ngunga Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Arthur Ngunga Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Arthur Ngunga Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 2 school.
What is Arthur Ngunga Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
85.3% of its 102 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 81.1%, 2024 65.5%.
How many learners are at Arthur Ngunga Senior Secondary School?
741 learners and 24 educators (about 30.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 55% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Arthur Ngunga Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200500005. Its exam centre number is 4251001.
Where is Arthur Ngunga Senior Secondary School?
Goso Loc,mount Ayliff,4735. It is in Mount Ayliff, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo West education district. Phone 083 988 2902.
Schools near Arthur Ngunga Senior Secondary School
Dutyini Primary School
Mount Ayliff, Mount Frere, Eastern Cape 2.3 km
Zweledinga Primary School
Mount Ayliff, Eastern Cape 2.8 km
Luxwesa Primary School
Mount Ayliff, Eastern Cape 3.8 km
Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School
Mount Ayliff, Mount Frere, Eastern Cape 5.6 km
94.2% matric 2025Daluxolo Junior Primary School
Tabankulu, Eastern Cape 5.9 km
Ndlantaka Junior Secondary School
Tabankulu, Eastern Cape 5.9 km
Mjelweni Junior Secondary School
Tabankulu, Eastern Cape 6.0 km
Ntsizwa Junior Secondary School
Mount Ayliff, Eastern Cape 6.0 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.