Mhlontlo Junior Secondary School
Mt Fletcher, Mount Fletcher, Eastern Cape 101 m
Public high school
Mhlontlo Senior Secondary School
Mt Fletcher, Mount Fletcher, Eastern Cape
Mhlontlo Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Mt Fletcher, Mount Fletcher, Eastern Cape, in the Joe Gqabi education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 282 learners and 11 educators, about 25.6 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, 84.4% of its 45 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
84.4% of the school's 45 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 40 | 25 | 62.5% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 51 | 32 | 62.7% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 45 | 38 | 84.4% | 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) | 282 |
| Educators (2025) | 11 |
| Learners per educator | 25.6 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 80% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200501371 |
| Exam centre number | 4271028 |
Address and location
| Street address | Hlankomo A/A,maclear,maclear,5480 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 371, Maclear, 5480 |
| Suburb / area | Mt Fletcher |
| Town | Mount Fletcher |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Joe Gqabi |
| Municipality | Elundini 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 Mhlontlo Senior Secondary School
Is Mhlontlo Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Mhlontlo Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Mhlontlo 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 Mhlontlo Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
84.4% of its 45 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 62.5%, 2024 62.7%.
How many learners are at Mhlontlo Senior Secondary School?
282 learners and 11 educators (about 25.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 80% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Mhlontlo Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200501371. Its exam centre number is 4271028.
Where is Mhlontlo Senior Secondary School?
Hlankomo A/A,maclear,maclear,5480. It is in Mt Fletcher, Mount Fletcher, Eastern Cape, in the Joe Gqabi education district. Phone 061 488 9922.
Schools near Mhlontlo Senior Secondary School
Cambalala Senior Primary School
Mt Fletcher, Maclear, Eastern Cape 2.3 km
Solomzi Junior Secondary School
Mt Fletcher, Mount Fletcher, Eastern Cape 4.1 km
Taung Junior Secondary School
Mtfletcher, Maclear, Eastern Cape 4.5 km
Magedla Junior Secondary School
Mtfletcher, Mount Fletcher, Eastern Cape 5.5 km
Mdeni Senior Primary School
Mtfletcher, Mount Fletcher, Eastern Cape 5.8 km
Frank Moshesh Junior Secondary School
Qumbu, Mount Fletcher, Eastern Cape 6.5 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.