Mhlakulo Primary School
Tsolo, Eastern Cape 896 m
Public high school
K T Mchasa Senior Secondary School
Tsolo, Eastern Cape
K T Mchasa Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Tsolo, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 1 337 learners and 41 educators, about 32.6 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, 81.9% of its 221 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
81.9% of the school's 221 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 185 | 163 | 88.1% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 260 | 231 | 88.8% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 221 | 181 | 81.9% | 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) | 1 337 |
| Educators (2025) | 41 |
| Learners per educator | 32.6 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 59% of 379 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200400310 |
| Exam centre number | 4291037 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mhlakulo A/A,tsolo,tsolo,5170 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X5311, Suite 145, Mthatha, 5099 |
| Town | Tsolo |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Or Tambo Inland |
| Municipality | Elundini Local Municipality |
| Former department | Transkei |
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 K T Mchasa Senior Secondary School
Is K T Mchasa Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
K T Mchasa Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does K T Mchasa Senior Secondary 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 K T Mchasa Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
81.9% of its 221 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 88.1%, 2024 88.8%.
How many learners are at K T Mchasa Senior Secondary School?
1 337 learners and 41 educators (about 32.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 59% of 379 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of K T Mchasa Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200400310. Its exam centre number is 4291037.
Where is K T Mchasa Senior Secondary School?
Mhlakulo A/A,tsolo,tsolo,5170. It is in Tsolo, Eastern Cape, in the Or Tambo Inland education district. Phone 063 374 2299.
Schools near K T Mchasa Senior Secondary School
Mchatu Primary School
Tsolo, Eastern Cape 1.6 km
Daluxolo Senior Primary School
Libode, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 2.6 km
Mangala Senior Secondary School
Southernwood, Libode, Eastern Cape 3.0 km
92.4% matric 2025Gangata Junior Secondary School
Umtata, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 3.3 km
Griffiths Senior Primary School
Libode, Mthatha, Eastern Cape 4.0 km
Esidwadweni Primary School
Tsolo, Eastern Cape 4.3 km
Mngceleni Primary School
Tsolo, Qumbu, Eastern Cape 4.8 km
Gunyeni Senior Primary School
Libode, Eastern Cape 5.0 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.