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Public high school
Nyaniso Senior Secondary School
Matatiele, Eastern Cape
Nyaniso Senior Secondary School is a public high school in Matatiele, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo West education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 440 learners and 12 educators, about 36.7 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, 81.0% of its 84 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
81.0% of the school's 84 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 57 | 45 | 78.9% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 52 | 48 | 92.3% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 84 | 68 | 81.0% | 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) | 440 |
| Educators (2025) | 12 |
| Learners per educator | 36.7 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 29% of 234 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Rural |
| EMIS number | 200500990 |
| Exam centre number | 4251052 |
Address and location
| Street address | Nyaniso A/A,qili Location,matatiele,4730 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 1199, Matatiele, 4730 |
| Town | Matatiele |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Alfred Nzo West |
| Municipality | Elundini 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 Nyaniso Senior Secondary School
Is Nyaniso Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
Nyaniso Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Nyaniso 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 Nyaniso Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
81.0% of its 84 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 78.9%, 2024 92.3%.
How many learners are at Nyaniso Senior Secondary School?
440 learners and 12 educators (about 36.7 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 29% of 234 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of Nyaniso Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200500990. Its exam centre number is 4251052.
Where is Nyaniso Senior Secondary School?
Nyaniso A/A,qili Location,matatiele,4730. It is in Matatiele, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo West education district. Phone 072 938 1560.
Schools near Nyaniso Senior Secondary School
Sidakeni Primary School
Matatiele, Maluti, Eastern Cape 3.5 km
Matandela Primary School
Matatiele, Eastern Cape 4.1 km
Upper Mnyamana Primary School
Mount Frere, Eastern Cape 4.2 km
Moyeni Primary School
Maluti, Matatiele, Eastern Cape 4.7 km
Lower Mnyamana Primary School
Mount Frere, Matatiele, Eastern Cape 6.4 km
Bubesi Primary School
Maluti, Matatiele, Eastern Cape 7.9 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.