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Public high school
Joe Slovo Freedom High School
Nomonde, Molteno, Eastern Cape
Joe Slovo Freedom High School is a public high school in Nomonde, Molteno, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 122 learners and 39 educators, about 28.8 learners per educator. That makes it larger than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 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, 87.1% of its 116 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
87.1% of the school's 116 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 124 | 95 | 76.6% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 179 | 135 | 75.4% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 116 | 101 | 87.1% | 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 |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 1 122 |
| Educators (2025) | 39 |
| Learners per educator | 28.8 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 77% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200600307 |
| Exam centre number | 4331025 |
Address and location
| Street address | 111 Lonwabo Street,molteno,molteno,5500 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 45, Molteno, 5500 |
| Suburb / area | Nomonde |
| Town | Molteno |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Chris Hani West |
| Municipality | Enoch Mgijima Local Municipality |
| Former department | Department of Education & Training(DET) |
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 Joe Slovo Freedom High School
Is Joe Slovo Freedom High School a public or private school?
Joe Slovo Freedom High School is a public high school.
Does Joe Slovo Freedom High School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Joe Slovo Freedom High School's matric pass rate?
87.1% of its 116 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 76.6%, 2024 75.4%.
How many learners are at Joe Slovo Freedom High School?
1 122 learners and 39 educators (about 28.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 77% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Joe Slovo Freedom High School?
Its EMIS number is 200600307. Its exam centre number is 4331025.
Where is Joe Slovo Freedom High School?
111 Lonwabo Street,molteno,molteno,5500. It is in Nomonde, Molteno, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district. Phone 073 209 2041.
Schools near Joe Slovo Freedom High School
Nomonde Public School
Nomonde Township, Molteno, Eastern Cape 460 m
Nolitha Primary School
Nomonde Township, Molteno, Eastern Cape 871 m
Kingdom College
Molteno, Eastern Cape 1.0 km
Molteno High School
Molteno, Eastern Cape 1.7 km
76.7% matric 2025Edelweiss Primary School
Molteno, Eastern Cape 1.9 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.