Cancele Primary School
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Public high school
Loyiso Senior Secondary School
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape
Loyiso 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 506 learners and 18 educators, about 28.1 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, 85.7% of its 119 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
85.7% of the school's 119 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 110 | 57 | 51.8% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 88 | 88 | 100.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 119 | 102 | 85.7% | 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 | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 506 |
| Educators (2025) | 18 |
| Learners per educator | 28.1 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 74% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200500438 |
| Exam centre number | 4251021 |
Address and location
| Street address | Cancele A\a, Mount Frere, 5090 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P\bag X 92307, Mount Frere, 5090 |
| Town | Mount Frere |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Alfred Nzo West |
| Municipality | Umzimvubu 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 Loyiso Senior Secondary School
Is Loyiso Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Loyiso Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Loyiso 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 Loyiso Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
85.7% of its 119 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 51.8%, 2024 100.0%.
How many learners are at Loyiso Senior Secondary School?
506 learners and 18 educators (about 28.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 74% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Loyiso Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200500438. Its exam centre number is 4251021.
Where is Loyiso Senior Secondary School?
Cancele A\a, Mount Frere, 5090. It is in Mount Frere, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo West education district. Phone 039 987 6543.
Schools near Loyiso Senior Secondary School
Magxeni Primary School
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape 2.4 km
Sodladla Primary School
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape 3.1 km
Pondomise Ridge Primary School
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape 3.5 km
Njijini Primary School
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape 4.0 km
Qukanca Junior Secondary School
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape 5.9 km
Gqwesa Junior Secondary School
Qumbu, Eastern Cape 5.9 km
Mjikelwani Primary School
Qumbu, Eastern Cape 6.3 km
Lusizini Junior Secondary School
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape 6.4 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.