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La-Grange Senior Secondary School
Maluti, Matatiele, Eastern Cape
La-Grange Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Maluti, Matatiele, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 503 learners and 13 educators, about 38.7 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, 88.9% of its 72 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
88.9% of the school's 72 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 54 | 54 | 100.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 51 | 50 | 98.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 72 | 64 | 88.9% | 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 | 2 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 503 |
| Educators (2025) | 13 |
| Learners per educator | 38.7 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 19% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200501091 |
| Exam centre number | 4251061 |
Address and location
| Street address | La-Grange/Mafube,mafube Location,matatiele,4730 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 13, Matatiele, 4730 |
| Suburb / area | Maluti |
| Town | Matatiele |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Alfred Nzo West |
| Municipality | Matatiele 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 La-Grange Senior Secondary School
Is La-Grange Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
La-Grange Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does La-Grange Senior Secondary 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 La-Grange Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
88.9% of its 72 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 100.0%, 2024 98.0%.
How many learners are at La-Grange Senior Secondary School?
503 learners and 13 educators (about 38.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 19% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of La-Grange Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200501091. Its exam centre number is 4251061.
Where is La-Grange Senior Secondary School?
La-Grange/Mafube,mafube Location,matatiele,4730. It is in Maluti, Matatiele, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo West education district. Phone 079 986 8195.
Schools near La-Grange Senior Secondary School
Belfort Junior Primary School
Matatiele, Eastern Cape 1.9 km
Mafube Primary School
Matatiele, Eastern Cape 2.8 km
Springside Junior Secondary School
Matatiele, Eastern Cape 4.1 km
Nkasele Primary School
Matatiele, Eastern Cape 5.8 km
Makhaola Junior Secondary School
Matatiele, Eastern Cape 5.9 km
St Andrews Junior Secondary School
Matatiele, Eastern Cape 6.0 km
Mechaeling Junior Secondary School
Matatiele, Eastern Cape 6.4 km
Phamotse Junior Secondary School
Matatiele, Eastern Cape 6.5 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.