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Ngwekazi Senior Secondary School
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape
Ngwekazi Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Mount Frere, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 457 learners and 14 educators, about 32.6 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, 86.4% of its 140 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
86.4% of the school's 140 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 108 | 98 | 90.7% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 124 | 110 | 88.7% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 140 | 121 | 86.4% | 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) | 457 |
| Educators (2025) | 14 |
| Learners per educator | 32.6 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 43% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200500897 |
| Exam centre number | 4251048 |
Address and location
| Street address | Ngxabaxha A/A,mount Frere,5090 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 295, Mount Frere, 5090 |
| Town | Mount Frere |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Alfred Nzo West |
| Municipality | Umzimvubu 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 Ngwekazi Senior Secondary School
Is Ngwekazi Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Ngwekazi Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Ngwekazi 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 Ngwekazi Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
86.4% of its 140 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 90.7%, 2024 88.7%.
How many learners are at Ngwekazi Senior Secondary School?
457 learners and 14 educators (about 32.6 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 43% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Ngwekazi Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200500897. Its exam centre number is 4251048.
Where is Ngwekazi Senior Secondary School?
Ngxabaxha A/A,mount Frere,5090. It is in Mount Frere, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo West education district. Phone 072 411 8838.
Schools near Ngwekazi Senior Secondary School
Makanda Junior Secondary School
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape 1.2 km
Cabane Junior Secondary School
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape 2.9 km
Essek Junior Secondary School
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape 3.1 km
Majuba Primary School
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape 3.8 km
Ncapai Junior Secondary School
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape 4.0 km
Dangwana Senior Secondary School
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape 4.2 km
72.5% matric 2025Dangwana Primary School
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape 4.7 km
Mvumvu Primary School
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape 4.7 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.