Mount Hargreaves Primary School
Matatiele, Eastern Cape 137 m
Public high school
Mount Hargreaves Senior Secondary School
Matatiele, Eastern Cape
Mount Hargreaves Senior Secondary School is a public high school in 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 862 learners and 18 educators, about 47.9 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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, 95.1% of its 142 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
95.1% of the school's 142 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 89 | 82 | 92.1% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 117 | 110 | 94.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 142 | 135 | 95.1% | 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) | 862 |
| Educators (2025) | 18 |
| Learners per educator | 47.9 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 1% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200500748 |
| Exam centre number | 4251043 |
Address and location
| Street address | Sigoga Location, Mgubo A/A, Matatiele, 4730 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 72, Matatiele, 4730 |
| Town | Matatiele |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Alfred Nzo West |
| 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 Mount Hargreaves Senior Secondary School
Is Mount Hargreaves Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Mount Hargreaves Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Mount Hargreaves 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 Mount Hargreaves Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
95.1% of its 142 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 92.1%, 2024 94.0%.
How many learners are at Mount Hargreaves Senior Secondary School?
862 learners and 18 educators (about 47.9 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 1% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Mount Hargreaves Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200500748. Its exam centre number is 4251043.
Where is Mount Hargreaves Senior Secondary School?
Sigoga Location, Mgubo A/A, Matatiele, 4730. It is in Matatiele, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo West education district. Phone 076 707 3212.
Schools near Mount Hargreaves Senior Secondary School
Sibongile Primary School
Matatiele, Eastern Cape 1.9 km
Nkalweni Primary School
Matatiele, Eastern Cape 3.8 km
Lugada Primary School
Matatiele, Eastern Cape 4.3 km
Phumelele Comp Tech Senior Secondary School
Maluti, Matatiele, Eastern Cape 4.3 km
100.0% matric 2025Mahlubi Primary School
Matatiele, Eastern Cape 4.3 km
Mpumalanga Junior Primary School
Matatiele, Eastern Cape 5.0 km
Embizeni Primary School
Matatiele, Eastern Cape 5.7 km
Magadla Primary School
Matatiele, Eastern Cape 6.1 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.