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Public high school
Mzamo Senior Secondary School
Lady Frere, Komani, Eastern Cape
Mzamo 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 276 learners and 8 educators, about 34.5 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, 96.2% of its 26 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
96.2% of the school's 26 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 30 | 23 | 76.7% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 21 | 20 | 95.2% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 26 | 25 | 96.2% | 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) | 276 |
| Educators (2025) | 8 |
| Learners per educator | 34.5 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 42% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200601146 |
| Exam centre number | 4331048 |
Address and location
| Street address | Tsembeyi A/A,lady-Frere,tsembeyi,5410 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P.O. Box 2426, Queenstown, Komani, 5322 |
| Suburb / area | Lady Frere |
| Town | Komani |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Chris Hani West |
| Municipality | Emalahleni Local Municipality |
| Former department | New Education Department |
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 Mzamo Senior Secondary School
Is Mzamo Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Mzamo Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Mzamo 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 Mzamo Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
96.2% of its 26 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 76.7%, 2024 95.2%.
How many learners are at Mzamo Senior Secondary School?
276 learners and 8 educators (about 34.5 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 42% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Mzamo Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200601146. Its exam centre number is 4331048.
Where is Mzamo Senior Secondary School?
Tsembeyi A/A,lady-Frere,tsembeyi,5410. It is in Lady Frere, Komani, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district. Phone 083 422 1446.
Schools near Mzamo Senior Secondary School
Zamicebo Senior Primary School
Queenstown, Dordrecht, Eastern Cape 3.0 km
Tsembeyi Junior Primary School
Queenstown, Komani, Eastern Cape 3.1 km
Qugqwaru Junior Secondary School
Lady Frere, Dordrecht, Eastern Cape 3.6 km
Boqo Junior Secondary School
Lady Frere, Queenstown, Eastern Cape 3.8 km
Ikhwezi Lokusa Senior Secondary School
Queenstown, Komani, Eastern Cape 4.7 km
78.1% matric 2025Komana's Junior Secondary School
Lady Frere, Komani, Eastern Cape 5.2 km
Helushe Senior Primary School
Lady Frere, Komani, Eastern Cape 6.4 km
Siyakonwaba Senior Primary School
Queenstown, Eastern Cape 6.7 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.