Maqashu Junior Secondary School
Lady Frere, Eastern Cape 1.5 km
Public high school
Kwamhlontlo Senior Secondary School
Lady Frere, Eastern Cape
Kwamhlontlo Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Lady Frere, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 438 learners and 13 educators, about 33.7 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 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, 82.9% of its 82 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
82.9% 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 | 80 | 63 | 78.8% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 81 | 67 | 82.7% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 82 | 68 | 82.9% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 438 |
| Educators (2025) | 13 |
| Learners per educator | 33.7 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 47% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200600353 |
| Exam centre number | 4331030 |
Address and location
| Street address | Maqashu A/A,lady Frere,lady Frere,5410 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Private Bag X1122, Lady Frere, Lady Frere, 5410 |
| Town | Lady Frere |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Chris Hani West |
| Municipality | Emalahleni 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 Kwamhlontlo Senior Secondary School
Is Kwamhlontlo Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Kwamhlontlo Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Kwamhlontlo Senior Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a no-fee school, so parents do not pay school fees. It is a quintile 1 school.
What is Kwamhlontlo Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
82.9% of its 82 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 78.8%, 2024 82.7%.
How many learners are at Kwamhlontlo Senior Secondary School?
438 learners and 13 educators (about 33.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 47% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Kwamhlontlo Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200600353. Its exam centre number is 4331030.
Where is Kwamhlontlo Senior Secondary School?
Maqashu A/A,lady Frere,lady Frere,5410. It is in Lady Frere, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district. Phone 047 878 0088.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.