Tshisa Primary School
Matatiele, Eastern Cape 1.1 km
Public high school
Lupindo Senior Secondary School
Tshisa Loc Luphindo Aa, Matatiele, Eastern Cape
Lupindo Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Tshisa Loc Luphindo Aa, 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 424 learners and 10 educators, about 42.4 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, 98.1% of its 54 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
98.1% of the school's 54 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 42 | 40 | 95.2% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 39 | 38 | 97.4% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 54 | 53 | 98.1% | 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) | 424 |
| Educators (2025) | 10 |
| Learners per educator | 42.4 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 8% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200500470 |
| Exam centre number | 4251023 |
Address and location
| Street address | Lupindo,lupindo A/A,matatiele,4730 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O Box 1865, Matatiele, 4730 |
| Suburb / area | Tshisa Loc Luphindo Aa |
| Town | Matatiele |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Alfred Nzo West |
| Municipality | Elundini Local Municipality |
| Former department | Transkei |
Admissions
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Questions about Lupindo Senior Secondary School
Is Lupindo Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Lupindo Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Lupindo 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 Lupindo Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
98.1% of its 54 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 95.2%, 2024 97.4%.
How many learners are at Lupindo Senior Secondary School?
424 learners and 10 educators (about 42.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 8% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Lupindo Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200500470. Its exam centre number is 4251023.
Where is Lupindo Senior Secondary School?
Lupindo,lupindo A/A,matatiele,4730. It is in Tshisa Loc Luphindo Aa, Matatiele, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo West education district. Phone 069 150 7832.
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Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.