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Public high school
Freemantle Agricultural School
Freemantle Farm, Lady Frere, Eastern Cape
Freemantle Agricultural School is a public high school in Freemantle Farm, Lady Frere, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school with a agricultural specialisation. In 2025 it had 491 learners and 20 educators, about 24.6 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than 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, 89.1% of its 92 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
89.1% of the school's 92 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 104 | 97 | 93.3% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 75 | 74 | 98.7% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 92 | 82 | 89.1% | 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 |
| Specialisation | Agricultural |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 491 |
| Educators (2025) | 20 |
| Learners per educator | 24.6 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 76% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200600204 |
| Exam centre number | 4331011 |
Address and location
| Street address | Freemantle Farm,lady Frere,lady Frere,5410 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 16, Lady Frere, Lady Frere, 5410 |
| Suburb / area | Freemantle Farm |
| Town | Lady Frere |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Chris Hani West |
| Municipality | Emalahleni Local Municipality |
| Former department | Transkei |
Admissions
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Questions about Freemantle Agricultural School
Is Freemantle Agricultural School a public or private school?
Freemantle Agricultural School is a public high school.
Does Freemantle Agricultural 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 Freemantle Agricultural School's matric pass rate?
89.1% of its 92 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 93.3%, 2024 98.7%.
How many learners are at Freemantle Agricultural School?
491 learners and 20 educators (about 24.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 76% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Freemantle Agricultural School?
Its EMIS number is 200600204. Its exam centre number is 4331011.
Where is Freemantle Agricultural School?
Freemantle Farm,lady Frere,lady Frere,5410. It is in Freemantle Farm, Lady Frere, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district. Phone 071 698 1168.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.