Rwantsana Primary School
Lady Frere, Eastern Cape 157 m
Public high school
Nonkululeko Senior Secondary School
Lady Frere, Eastern Cape
Nonkululeko Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Lady Frere, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 104 learners and 8 educators, about 13 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, 82.4% of its 17 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
82.4% of the school's 17 matric candidates passed in 2025, close to the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 3 | 75.0% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 16 | 12 | 75.0% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 17 | 14 | 82.4% | 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 | 1 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | No-fee school |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 104 |
| Educators (2025) | 8 |
| Learners per educator | 13 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 98% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200600615 |
| Exam centre number | 4331056 |
Address and location
| Street address | Rwantsana A/A,lady Frere,lady Frere,5410 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | B/Bag X1139, Lady Frere, 5410 |
| Town | Lady Frere |
| 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 Nonkululeko Senior Secondary School
Is Nonkululeko Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Nonkululeko Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Nonkululeko 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 Nonkululeko Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
82.4% of its 17 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 75.0%, 2024 75.0%.
How many learners are at Nonkululeko Senior Secondary School?
104 learners and 8 educators (about 13 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 98% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Nonkululeko Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200600615. Its exam centre number is 4331056.
Where is Nonkululeko Senior Secondary School?
Rwantsana A/A,lady Frere,lady Frere,5410. It is in Lady Frere, Eastern Cape, in the Chris Hani West education district. Phone 047 878 0242.
Schools near Nonkululeko Senior Secondary School
Singeni Senior Primary School
Lady Frere, Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape 4.7 km
Ntabankulu Senior Primary School
Komani, Eastern Cape 5.5 km
Holi Junior Secondary School
Lady Frere, Eastern Cape 5.6 km
Isivivane Senior Secondary School
Ezibeleni, Queenstown, Eastern Cape 5.6 km
60.0% matric 2025Tafeni Junior Secondary School
Bengu A/A, Lady Frere, Eastern Cape 5.9 km
Kolonga Junior Secondary School
Lady Frere, Eastern Cape 6.6 km
Rodana Primary Junior School
Lady Frere, Cofimvaba, Eastern Cape 7.2 km
Fezekile Primary Junior School
Lady Frere, Komani, Eastern Cape 7.3 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.