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Public high school
Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School
Mount Ayliff, Mount Frere, Eastern Cape
Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Mount Ayliff, 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 686 learners and 19 educators, about 36.1 learners per educator. That makes it about the same size as 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, 94.2% of its 259 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
94.2% of the school's 259 matric candidates passed in 2025, above the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 246 | 213 | 86.6% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 313 | 306 | 97.8% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 259 | 244 | 94.2% | 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) | 686 |
| Educators (2025) | 19 |
| Learners per educator | 36.1 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 31% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200500984 |
| Exam centre number | 4251051 |
Address and location
| Street address | Ntsizwa A/A, Mount Ayliff, 4735 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 284, Mount Ayliff, 4735 |
| Suburb / area | Mount Ayliff |
| Town | Mount Frere |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Alfred Nzo West |
| Municipality | Umzimvubu 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 Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School
Is Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Ntsizwa 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 Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
94.2% of its 259 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 86.6%, 2024 97.8%.
How many learners are at Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School?
686 learners and 19 educators (about 36.1 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 31% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200500984. Its exam centre number is 4251051.
Where is Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School?
Ntsizwa A/A, Mount Ayliff, 4735. It is in Mount Ayliff, Mount Frere, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo West education district. Phone 079 439 0193.
Schools near Ntsizwa Senior Secondary School
Ntsizwa Junior Secondary School
Mount Ayliff, Eastern Cape 2.8 km
Silasville Senior Primary School
Mount Frere, Mount Ayliff, Eastern Cape 4.0 km
Sirhoqobeni Junior Secondary School
Mount Ayliff, Eastern Cape 5.3 km
Lugelweni Junior Secondary School
Mount Ayliff, Eastern Cape 5.4 km
Mjoli Junior Secondary School
Mount Ayliff, Eastern Cape 5.4 km
Arthur Ngunga Senior Secondary School
Mount Ayliff, Eastern Cape 5.6 km
85.3% matric 2025Mhluzini Junior Primary School
Mount Ayliff, Eastern Cape 5.7 km
Dutyini Primary School
Mount Ayliff, Mount Frere, Eastern Cape 5.9 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.