Mount Arthur Junior Secondary School
Lady Frere, Eastern Cape 288 m
Public high school
Mount Arthur Girls High School
Lady Frere, Eastern Cape
Mount Arthur Girls High School is a public high school in Lady Frere, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 555 learners and 18 educators, about 30.8 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, 75.5% of its 110 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
75.5% of the school's 110 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 102 | 83 | 81.4% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 102 | 78 | 76.5% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 110 | 83 | 75.5% | 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) | 555 |
| Educators (2025) | 18 |
| Learners per educator | 30.8 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 56% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200601142 |
| Exam centre number | 4331046 |
Address and location
| Street address | Mount Arthur Village,lady Frere,5410 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 1123, Lady Frere, 5410 |
| Town | Lady Frere |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Chris Hani West |
| Municipality | Emalahleni 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 Mount Arthur Girls High School
Is Mount Arthur Girls High School a public or private school?
Mount Arthur Girls High School is a public high school.
Does Mount Arthur Girls High 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 Mount Arthur Girls High School's matric pass rate?
75.5% of its 110 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 81.4%, 2024 76.5%.
How many learners are at Mount Arthur Girls High School?
555 learners and 18 educators (about 30.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 56% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Mount Arthur Girls High School?
Its EMIS number is 200601142. Its exam centre number is 4331046.
Where is Mount Arthur Girls High School?
Mount Arthur Village,lady Frere,5410. It is in Lady Frere, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district. Phone 047 878 9000.
Schools near Mount Arthur Girls High School
Thembelihle Senior Primary School
Lady Frere, Eastern Cape 1.6 km
Noluthando Junior Secondary School
Lady Frere, Queenstown, Eastern Cape 3.5 km
Freemantle Agricultural School
Freemantle Farm, Lady Frere, Eastern Cape 3.9 km
89.1% matric 2025De Hoop Senior Primary School
Lady Frere, Eastern Cape 3.9 km
Ncalukeni Junior Primary School
Lady Frere, Eastern Cape 4.1 km
Ngqanda Junior Secondary School
Ngqanda A/A, Lady Frere, Eastern Cape 5.0 km
Glen Adelaide Junior Secondary School
Lady Frere, Eastern Cape 5.0 km
Bomeni Junior Secondary School
Lady Frere, Eastern Cape 5.2 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.