Mabobo Primary School
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape 972 m
Public high school
Manzamnyama Senior Secondary School
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape
Manzamnyama 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 424 learners and 14 educators, about 30.3 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, 60.0% of its 85 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
60.0% of the school's 85 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 76 | 56 | 73.7% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 96 | 79 | 82.3% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 85 | 51 | 60.0% | 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) | 424 |
| Educators (2025) | 14 |
| Learners per educator | 30.3 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 65% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200501408 |
| Exam centre number | 4251028 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mabobo A/A, Mount Frere, 5090 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 92917, Mount Frere, 5090 |
| Town | Mount Frere |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Alfred Nzo West |
| Municipality | Umzimvubu Local Municipality |
| Former department | New Education Department |
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 Manzamnyama Senior Secondary School
Is Manzamnyama Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Manzamnyama Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Manzamnyama 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 Manzamnyama Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
60.0% of its 85 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 73.7%, 2024 82.3%.
How many learners are at Manzamnyama Senior Secondary School?
424 learners and 14 educators (about 30.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 65% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Manzamnyama Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200501408. Its exam centre number is 4251028.
Where is Manzamnyama Senior Secondary School?
Mabobo A/A, Mount Frere, 5090. It is in Mount Frere, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo West education district. Phone 073 727 2205.
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83.3% matric 2025Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.