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Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape
Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Mount Frere, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 189 learners and 8 educators, about 23.6 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Eastern Cape (703 learners). It is a quintile 1 school, meaning it serves the poorest 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 81.7% of its 82 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
81.7% of the school's 82 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 83 | 68 | 81.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 71 | 61 | 85.9% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 82 | 67 | 81.7% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 189 |
| Educators (2025) | 8 |
| Learners per educator | 23.6 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 87% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200500554 |
| Exam centre number | 4251045 |
Address and location
| Street address | Ngiwetsheni A/A, Mount Frere, 5091 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P Bag X92478, Mount Frere, 5090 |
| Town | Mount Frere |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Alfred Nzo West |
| Municipality | Umzimvubu Local Municipality |
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 Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School
Is Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
81.7% of its 82 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 81.9%, 2024 85.9%.
How many learners are at Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School?
189 learners and 8 educators (about 23.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 87% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200500554. Its exam centre number is 4251045.
Where is Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School?
Ngiwetsheni A/A, Mount Frere, 5091. It is in Mount Frere, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo West education district. Phone 065 522 4855.
Schools near Khulangophondo Senior Secondary School
Upper Mandileni Primary School
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape 2.7 km
Bethel Primary School
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape 3.0 km
Lower Mt Horeb Senior Primary School
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape 3.1 km
Sahlulo Primary School
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape 3.4 km
Baletyeni Junior Secondary School
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape 4.7 km
Mt White Senior Secondary School
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape 4.9 km
81.5% matric 2025Mount White Junior Secondary School
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape 4.9 km
Antioch Primary School
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape 5.8 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.