Ndlovini Primary School
Keiskammahoek, King Williams Town, Eastern Cape 133 m
Public high school
Mthwaku Senior Secondary School
Keiskammahoek, St Matthews, Eastern Cape
Mthwaku Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Keiskammahoek, St Matthews, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 187 learners and 9 educators, about 20.8 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, 36.1% of its 36 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
36.1% of the school's 36 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26 | 20 | 76.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 20 | 18 | 90.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 36 | 13 | 36.1% | 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) | 187 |
| Educators (2025) | 9 |
| Learners per educator | 20.8 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 85% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200200510 |
| Exam centre number | 4311062 |
Address and location
| Street address | Box 20,st Matthews Ndlovini Location,ndlovini Location,5680 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 20, St Mattews, 5670 |
| Suburb / area | Keiskammahoek |
| Town | St Matthews |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Amathole West |
| Municipality | Amahlathi Local Municipality |
| Former department | Ciskei |
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 Mthwaku Senior Secondary School
Is Mthwaku Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Mthwaku Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Mthwaku 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 Mthwaku Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
36.1% of its 36 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 76.9%, 2024 90.0%.
How many learners are at Mthwaku Senior Secondary School?
187 learners and 9 educators (about 20.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 85% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Mthwaku Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200200510. Its exam centre number is 4311062.
Where is Mthwaku Senior Secondary School?
Box 20,st Matthews Ndlovini Location,ndlovini Location,5680. It is in Keiskammahoek, St Matthews, Eastern Cape, in the Amathole West education district. Phone 068 255 4004.
Schools near Mthwaku Senior Secondary School
St Matthews Primary School
Keiskammahoek, Eastern Cape 1.2 km
Ngobozana Primary School
Keiskammahoek, St Matthews, Eastern Cape 2.2 km
St Matthews High School
St Matthews, Keiskammahoek, Eastern Cape 2.5 km
79.6% matric 2025Lungelolethu Primary School
Keikskammahoek, Keiskammahoek, Eastern Cape 3.7 km
Mnandi Primary School
Gwiligwili Location, Kieskammahoek, Eastern Cape 4.8 km
Nokuzola Primary School
Keiskammahoek, Eastern Cape 5.8 km
Vukile Tshwete Secondary School
Tshoxa Location, Keiskammahoek, Eastern Cape 6.7 km
77.4% matric 2025Sivuyile Primary School
Keiskammahoek, Eastern Cape 7.5 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.