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Makaula Senior Secondary School
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape
Makaula 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 1 029 learners and 51 educators, about 20.2 learners per educator. That makes it larger 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, 95.3% of its 236 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
95.3% of the school's 236 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 253 | 217 | 85.8% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 329 | 264 | 80.2% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 236 | 225 | 95.3% | 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) | 1 029 |
| Educators (2025) | 51 |
| Learners per educator | 20.2 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 87% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200500534 |
| Exam centre number | 4251026 |
Address and location
| Street address | Lugangeni A/A, Mount Frere, 5090 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 348, 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 Makaula Senior Secondary School
Is Makaula Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Makaula Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Makaula 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 Makaula Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
95.3% of its 236 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 85.8%, 2024 80.2%.
How many learners are at Makaula Senior Secondary School?
1 029 learners and 51 educators (about 20.2 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 87% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Makaula Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200500534. Its exam centre number is 4251026.
Where is Makaula Senior Secondary School?
Lugangeni A/A, Mount Frere, 5090. It is in Mount Frere, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo West education district. Phone 039 255 7056.
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84.6% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.