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Public high school
Mtirara Senior Secondary School
Lady Frere, Komani, Eastern Cape
Mtirara Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Lady Frere, Komani, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 459 learners and 13 educators, about 35.3 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, all 99 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
Every one of the school's 99 matric candidates passed in 2025.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 52 | 48 | 92.3% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 76 | 75 | 98.7% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 99 | 99 | 100.0% | 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) | 459 |
| Educators (2025) | 13 |
| Learners per educator | 35.3 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 35% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200600528 |
| Exam centre number | 4331047 |
Address and location
| Street address | Matyantya Village,lady Frere,lady Frere,5410 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 2250, Komani, 5322 |
| Suburb / area | Lady Frere |
| Town | Komani |
| 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 Mtirara Senior Secondary School
Is Mtirara Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Mtirara Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Mtirara 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 Mtirara Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
100.0% of its 99 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 92.3%, 2024 98.7%.
How many learners are at Mtirara Senior Secondary School?
459 learners and 13 educators (about 35.3 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 35% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Mtirara Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200600528. Its exam centre number is 4331047.
Where is Mtirara Senior Secondary School?
Matyantya Village,lady Frere,lady Frere,5410. It is in Lady Frere, Komani, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district.
Schools near Mtirara Senior Secondary School
Matyantya Junior Secondary School
Lady Frere, Queenstown, Eastern Cape 2.1 km
Nonesi Senior Primary School
Lady Frere, Queenstown, Eastern Cape 4.0 km
Bozwana Junior Secondary School
Lady Frere, Queenstown, Eastern Cape 4.1 km
Vulindlela Senior Primary School
Lady Frere, Eastern Cape 4.5 km
Emazimeni Junior Secondary School
Lady Frere, Queenstown, Eastern Cape 5.2 km
Xonxa Junior Secondary School
Lady Frere, Komani, Eastern Cape 5.6 km
Gqebenya Junior Secondary School
Queenstown, Eastern Cape 5.6 km
Mckaysnek Junior Secondary School
Lady Frere, Komani, Eastern Cape 5.9 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.