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Public high school
St Margaret Senior Secondary School
Matatiele, Eastern Cape
St Margaret 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 541 learners and 17 educators, about 31.8 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, 73.6% of its 144 candidates passed (Eastern Cape average: 84.2%).
Matric (NSC) results
73.6% of the school's 144 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Eastern Cape average of 84.2%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Eastern Cape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 116 | 85 | 73.3% | 81.5% |
| 2024 | 96 | 80 | 83.3% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 144 | 106 | 73.6% | 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) | 541 |
| Educators (2025) | 17 |
| Learners per educator | 31.8 (province average 32.2) Fewer learners per educator than 49% of 189 similar schools |
| Urban or rural | Urban |
| EMIS number | 200501159 |
| Exam centre number | 4251065 |
Address and location
| Street address | St Paul,ramohlakoana A/A,matatiele,4730 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | P O Box 1266 4730 |
| Town | Matatiele |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Education district | Alfred Nzo West |
| Municipality | Matatiele Local Municipality |
| Former department | Transkei |
Admissions
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Questions about St Margaret Senior Secondary School
Is St Margaret Senior Secondary School a public or private school?
St Margaret Senior Secondary School is a public high school.
Does St Margaret 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 St Margaret Senior Secondary School's matric pass rate?
73.6% of its 144 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 84.2% for Eastern Cape. Earlier years: 2023 73.3%, 2024 83.3%.
How many learners are at St Margaret Senior Secondary School?
541 learners and 17 educators (about 31.8 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 49% of 189 similar schools in Eastern Cape.
What is the EMIS number of St Margaret Senior Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 200501159. Its exam centre number is 4251065.
Where is St Margaret Senior Secondary School?
St Paul,ramohlakoana A/A,matatiele,4730. It is in Matatiele, Eastern Cape, in the Alfred Nzo West education district. Phone 039 256 4000.
Schools near St Margaret Senior Secondary School
St Margaret Junior Primary School
Matatiele, Eastern Cape 2.2 km
Lepheana Senior Primary School
Matatiele, Eastern Cape 2.6 km
Mohlakoana Junior Primary School
Matatiele, Eastern Cape 3.1 km
Maluti Senior Secondary School
Maluti, Matatiele, Eastern Cape 4.1 km
83.0% matric 2025Naledi Junior Secondary School
Matatiele, Eastern Cape 4.2 km
Moliko Junior Primary School
Matatiele, Eastern Cape 4.4 km
Zamokuhle Junior Secondary School
Maluti Township, Matatiele, Eastern Cape 4.4 km
Polokong Primary School
Matatiele, Eastern Cape 4.6 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.